Majestic Napier Grass is a tender ornamental grass with upright stems and broad foliage that gently cascades as it matures and darkens to deep burgundy as summer temperatures rise. Fluffy red bottle-brush like flower spikes bloom in late fall, if not exposed to freezing temperatures. Grows best with full sun and medium to wet well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
Sub-Sahara and Tropical Africa |
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
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Spread: |
2' - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Water regularly. Cut foliage to ground in winter.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Tropical Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Yarrow, Blanket Flower
IMAGES: Photoset by Forest and Kim Starr, (1) starr-120608-7241-Cenchrus_purpureus-Purple_Banagrass_stems-Ulupalakua_Ranch-Maui, (2) starr-120711-8232-Cenchrus_purpureus-purple_bana_grass_plantings-HCS_fields-Maui
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
