Cenchrus setaceus 'Sky Rocket'
Best low-maintenance ornamental grass for container and border gardeners.
This ornamental grass brings architectural drama to containers with its striking white-margined foliage and smoky pink plumes. Because the flowers are sterile, you get a season-long show without the headache of aggressive self-sowing or invasive spread.
$13.95
Who it's for
- Designers looking for architectural height in container arrangements
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast foliage for visual interest
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding seasonal maintenance and cleanup tasks
- Cold-climate gardeners wanting permanent, year-round perennial plantings
- Shade-garden owners lacking consistent, direct sunlight
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Variegated foliage and smoky plumes create a high-contrast architectural statement.
Invasiveness Control
Sterile blooms eliminate the risk of unwanted self-sowing in your garden.
Drought Resilience
Established plants handle dry spells with impressive grace and minimal fuss.
Maintenance Ease
Naturally pest-free growth requires very little intervention throughout the season.
Container Versatility
The compact, mounding habit is perfectly scaled for decorative patio pots.
Bloom Longevity
Sterility extends the flowering window from midsummer well into autumn.
Key Specs
Common Name
Fountain Grass
Hardiness Zone
Annual
Exposure
Full Sun
Blooms In
Summer to Fall
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Spread
24 inches
Spacing
18 inches
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Deer Resistance
Yes
Drought Tolerance
High
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