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Cenchrus purpurascens 'Purple Lea'
| Family Name: | Poaceae (Gramineae) |
| Synonyms: | Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Purple Lea' |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Fountain (Palm-like) |
| Maximum Height | 0.8 m to 0.9 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 0.8 m to 0.9 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump-forming, perennial grass up to 0.9 m tall. |
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| Foliage | The narrow, linear leaves are flexible, gracefully bending backwards to form the grass's overall fountain-like shape. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence is a purple, cylindrical plume. |
| Cultivation | This cultivar can grow on a variety of soils from sandy to heavy clay soils. It requires 8-13 weeks to become established, becoming tolerant of drought and waterlogging after that point. It grows best when fed with a slow-release fertiliser and mulched (larger pieces of mulch are better). |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Waterlogged Soils |
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Others
| Master ID | 31110 |
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| Species ID | 5501 |
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