Green Alhuf herb seeds - Al-Fountain (Pennisetum Setaceum)

Common name: Green Pennisetum grass Scientific name: Pennisetum Setaceum Also known as: Fountain A perennial grass from the Poaceae family, with many branches, growing in clusters reaching about one meter in height. Its leaves are green and stripy, mixed with red hues during the winter season. Its flowers are long, spike-like, and form at the ends of the branches. It is characterized as one of the beautiful and heat- and drought-tolerant soil stabilizers. For this reason, municipalities plant it along roadsides and in public gardens. • Fountain grass flower: It forms long inflorescences resembling wheat spikes, and is green in color. • Fountain grass seeds: They are feathery and form at the top of the plant. • Fountain grass planting season: Planted at the end of winter and in spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in moderate and warm regions. • Suitable climate and soil for Fountain grass: It tolerates drought and heat but is affected by frost. It can adapt to most types of soil. • How to plant Fountain grass: It propagates through division and also by seeds, which are planted in soil no deeper than 1 cm. It should be watered regularly until germination begins, then watering is gradually reduced. • Its benefits and uses: Grown for decoration and soil stabilization. • Native habitat of Fountain grass: Saudi Arabia and North Africa.