Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Fountain Grass
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Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head') - Description
This impressive new grass Pennisetum 'Red Head' is the largest flowering of all the Fountain Grasses! Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' has plumes which resemble burgundy-red foxtails when opening and then explode into huge smoky-purple bottlebrushes. Each bottlebrush plume measures a whopping 3" wide and over 8" long! Attractive gold foliage in the fall. Destined to become a classic.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head') - Blooming
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head') - Growth
Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head') - Planting
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head') - Pest
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head') - Interesting facts
Pennisetum is found worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate areas. Species are used as a type of millet.
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head') - Soil and irrigation
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
