Red Head Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
SKU
40508
Narrow, mid-green leaves form a low, fountain-like mound. An early bloomer coming into color with substantial 10 inch-long smoky-purple flowering plumes beginning mid- to late summer. The foliage becomes streaked with gold in autumn.
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Full sun
Best with regular watering- weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
| Botanical Pronunciation | pen-i-SEE-tum al-o-pe-kur-OH-deez |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Plumes |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering- weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Speedwell (Veronica) |
Thrives in most average, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, wet clay. Follow a regular watering schedule the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, tolerates mild drought. Prune back to 6 inches above ground in fall or spring and fertilize to rejuvenate. Treat as an annual in colder winter climates.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
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