Red Head Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Fine textured bright green foliage changes to a golden tan in fall; blooms are large reddish-pink bottlebrush plumes that persist until winter; beautiful as an accent or massed in borders or rock garden
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Ornamental Qualities
Red Head Fountain Grass has masses of beautiful plumes of red flowers with pink overtones rising above the foliage from mid to late summer, the foliage turns a gorgeous coppery-bronze in the fall., which are most effective when planted in groupings. The brick red seed heads are carried on showy plumes displayed in abundance in mid fall. Its grassy leaves are green in color. As an added bonus
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, Red Head Fountain Grass will grow to be about 30 inches tall at maturity, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, with a spread of 30 inches. It grows at a medium rate
and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
Mature Size 3'Hx30"W
Flowers are red
Flowers from mid to late summer
Fall color copper
Zone 4b
Likes well drained soil