Pensiutum setaceum is an evergreen, flowering, clump-forming, perennial grass with arch foliage. Grows 0.6—1.2m tall with an equal foliage spread. Fast-growing with a basal diameter growth rate of 10 to 12cm per/an and will reach a basal diameter of 30cm of 5years. Noted as reaching 20 years in its native habitat. Leaves consist of a sheath and a leaf blade are bright green in summer, turning to light brown in winter.
Pennissetum setaceum
Family: Poacecae
Origin: Ethiopia
Common Name: Fountain Grass, Tender fountain grass.