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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Red Head Fountain Grass
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone:5-9
- Height:36-48 Inches
- Spread:2-3 Feet
- Bloom Color: Purple
- Foliage Color: Green
This 'Red Head' will get all the attention in the garden! Green foliage reveals gold tones with cooler fall temperatures. Begins to show its huge, bottlebrush plumes in mid to late summer. Deep purple buds mature to long lasting smoky-purple plumes that can measure 3" wide by 8-10" long.
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | June - August |
Additional Information about Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Selected by Brent Horvath.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Does not like wet feet. Great winter interest, prune back in eary spring.