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Red Head Fountain Grass, Pennisetum alopecuriodes - Plant
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'Red Head' Fountain Grass stands out as one of the earliest-flowering fountain grasses. 'Red Head' dazzles with bottlebrush plumes that emerge burgundy red in mid-to-late summer. Soft, fuzzy plumes shift to a silvery hue in fall and remain in place throughout winter. Flowing, ribbon-like grass blades adds texture and motion throughout the se…
'Red Head' Fountain Grass stands out as one of the earliest-flowering fountain grasses. 'Red Head' dazzles with bottlebrush plumes that emerge burgundy red in mid-to-late summer. Soft, fuzzy plumes shift to a silvery hue in fall and remain in place throughout winter. Flowing, ribbon-like grass blades adds texture and motion throughout the seasons, with leaves taking on yellow highlights in autumn. An excellent cut flower, fresh or dried. (Pennisetum alopecuriodes)
Description
'Red Head' Fountain Grass stands out as one of the earliest-flowering fountain grasses. 'Red Head' dazzles with bottlebrush plumes that emerge burgundy red in mid-to-late summer. Soft, fuzzy plumes shift to a silvery hue in fall and remain in place throughout winter. Flowing, ribbon-like grass blades adds texture and motion throughout the seasons, with leaves taking on yellow highlights in autumn. An excellent cut flower, fresh or dried. (Pennisetum alopecuriodes)
Specifications
| Mature Spread | 24-30" Wide |
| Mature Height | 36-48" Tall |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Flower Size | 9" Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red, Wheat |
| Common Name | Red Head Fountain Grass |
| Botanical Name | Pennisetum Alopecuriodes Red Head |
| Bloom Time | Mid Summer To Late Fall |
| Ships To Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7 |
| Tolerates | Dry Sites |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Planting Time | Fall |
| Neonicotinoid Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-drained Soil |