Pennisetum — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Pennisetum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Pennisetum alopecuroides
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils and, once established, tolerates drought. This species is only hardy in the mild areas of Britain.
Full cultivation guide →Pennisetum cereale
Pennisetum cereale
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will succeed outdoors in Britain. This species does not appear in the Flora of China, and so the name should be considered dubius. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Pennisetum glaucum
Pennisetum glaucum
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry infertile soils. This species is the most drought-resistant of all cereal crops.
Full cultivation guide →