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Genus: Pennisetum Species: setaceum Common Name: Fountain Grass Family: Poaceae Order: Poales Native: Africa Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 3 to 4 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Pink or purple Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 9-10 Alternate species: P. alopecuroides "Moudry" Note: This grass is suitable for borders or as specimen a plant. Prefers sunny, fairly dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.