fountain grass

American  

noun

1. a perennial grass, Pennisetum setaceum, of Ethiopia, having bristly spikes, often rose-purple, grown as an ornamental.

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Example Sentences

Instead, they are focused on combating the spread of a select group dubbed “the evil 25,” including fountain grass, tree of heaven and Spanish broom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2019

Many people opted to plant fast-growing non-native grasses such as fountain grass on the hills around Malibu, to try to stabilize the soils.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2018

When sparks hit non-natives such as fountain grass, they tend to ignite and spread quickly “because you have a continuous fuel layer,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2018

Some of the most beautiful, like purple fountain grass, don’t last the winter in our climate.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2016

Asher planted low-water perennials, grasses and shrubs, including Westringia 'Morning Light,' Ceanothus griseus horizontalis 'Yankee Point,' purple fountain grass and kangaroo paws.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2014