Cenchrus purpurascens |
![]() |
|
Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass Hardiness zones: 9-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: high wind, light frost |
|
|||||||
| ||||||||
Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, contemporary, coastal, cottage & bush designs Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, mass planting, accents, border, soil binding Growth rate: average Maintenance Level: average Skill Level: average Animals: deer resistant | ||||||||
![]() | ||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day
Moonglow Boronia
Plant type: evergreen shrub
H: 1.5m W: 1.2m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light
Special Offers
Member's Tip

Linda, Wembley WA
Visit your local ecology centre and become aware of species native not only to Australia but native to your area, I've discovered some real beauties!
Recently added articles
Most viewed articles
Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more