Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' (20)ct Flat
Common Name: Grass-Ornamental, Red Head Fountain Grass
Zone 5 to 9, Full sun
Plants reach 3 to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
'Red Head' is an earlier flowering form of P. alopecuroides. It begins to show its huge, bottlebrush plumes in mid to late summer. Deep purple buds mature to smoky purple plumes that can measure a whopping 3" wide by 8-10" long! The cool temperatures of fall bring out gold tones in the green foliage. The combination of foliage and flower remains attractive for several months.
Pennisetum prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun or light shade. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. This grass resents having "wet feet."
Attributes: Border plants, Container, Cut flower or foliage, Mass planting, Deer resistant. |
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