36-48”
tall x 24-30" wide. 'Red Head' Fountain Grass truly lives up to its name,
with narrow blades growing in graceful, fountain-like mounds. The unique floral
plumes also make a fine specimen or accent in small gardens and containers. A waterwise perennial, 'Red Head' is stunning
when mass planted, and this low-maintenance grass is drought tolerant once
established. Bird friendly and deer resistant, 'Red Head' makes a fine addition
to wildlife habitat gardens. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil
conditions, just be careful not to plant too deep. Set crowns just at or above
the soil surface when planting. Cut back foliage to the ground in spring before
new growth emerges. Plants are fast growing and will quickly fill a prominent place in the sun garden.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM016203 AM014242 (Plant - 3.5" Pot) AM015759 (Tray of 18) AM015760 (Tray of 9)
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Common Name | Red Head Fountain Grass |
Botanical Name | Pennisetum alopecuriodes Red Head |
Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Green |
Flower Size | 9" flowers |
Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24-30" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Foliage plant all season. Smoky, purple plumes form in mid summer and continue through fall. |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Mound of green arching grass-like foliage. Foliage turns shades of gold, orange and brown in the fall. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Deer Resistant, Pest / Disease Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Dried Flowers, Good For Containers, Great For Mass Plantings, Winter Interest |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |