Prefers a tropical climate and is adaptable to various altitudes.
Elephant grass
Pennisetum purpureum, also known as elephant grass, is a clumping perennial native to tropical Africa. It can reach a height of 4 meters and is highly drought tolerant. This grass spreads through underground rhizomes, seeds, and cuttings, and it is known for its fast recovery from browsing. It prefers nutrient-rich soil but does not thrive in waterlogged conditions. Propagation is easy by planting small branches in damp soil, where roots quickly take hold.
Pennisetum purpureum
Country of origin: tropical Africa
Plant Characteristics: - Common Name: Elephant Grass - Scientific Name: Pennisetum purpureum - Grouping: Other utility - Native to: Tropical Africa - Height: Up to 4 meters - Soil Conditions: Tolerant of different soil conditions - Drought Tolerance: Remarkably drought tolerant - Spreading: Stems arising from a creeping underground rhizome, from seed, and cuttings - Nutrient Requirement: Very 'hungry' for nutrients - Waterlogged Conditions: Does not like waterlogged conditions - Recovery: Very fast to recover from browsing Propagation: Elephant grass is very easy to propagate. Simply place small branches into damp soil either in situ or in a nursery situation, and roots will strike very quickly.
- Fairly tolerant of different soil conditions - Remarkably drought tolerant for a plant of high rainfall areas - Does not like waterlogged conditions
A clumping perennial to 4 m, native to tropical Africa, this grass is fairly tolerant of different soil conditions and remarkably drought tolerant for a plant of high rainfall areas. It spreads from stems arising from a creeping underground rhizome, from seed and cuttings. It is a plant very 'hungry' for nutrient but does not like waterlogged conditions. It is very fast to recover from browsing.
This is a very easy grass to propagate. Simply place small branches into damp soil either in situ, or in a nursery situation. Roots will strike very quickly.