Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Red Head’

('Red Head', Fountain Grass)


$19.99


Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

The fountain grass ‘Red Head’, produces very soft plumes that are smoky rose in color, all season long. ‘Red Head? begins to show its enormous bottlebrush plumes in mid to late summer. The deep purple buds mature to smoky purple plumes. In the fall the leaves turn gold in color.

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Description

Use this plant in containers, in sunny borders, meadows, rock gardens, and foundation plantings. ‘Red Head’ looks great in late-season containers. The bushy plumes are great as cut flowers if they are cut soon after they emerge. In late fall or early spring cut the foliage back almost to the ground before growth starts in spring. This plant has no serious insect or disease problems and is not usually appealing to deer.

Additional information

Common Name

'Red Head', Fountain Grass

Botanical Name

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Fast

Light Requirements

Sun

Height

3 to 4'

Width

to 3 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Summer

Flower Color

rose pink/purple

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

Fall Color

golden yellow

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