10 Seeds Pennisetum purpureum Napier Grass Elephant Grass Tall Ornamental Grass Privacy Screen

Pennisetum purpureum, commonly known as Napier Grass or Elephant Grass, is a robust, tall-growing tropical grass prized for its vigorous vertical growth and broad, arching green leaves. It forms dense, bamboo-like clumps that add dramatic height, texture, and a tropical character to gardens and landscapes.

This fast-growing grass works well as a bold specimen, a seasonal screen or backdrop, and in large containers where its stature can be appreciated up close. It thrives in warm conditions with consistent moisture and rewards growers with rapid, lush growth through the season.

Species: Pennisetum purpureum
Variety: Napier Grass
Type: Tropical perennial grass
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming, tall
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 8-11
Germination: Sow surface-tight, light required, keep warm and moist
Sowing: Start indoors or in warm conditions
Spacing: 36-60 inches
Notes: Fast-growing; provide space for tall clumps