Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Common Names: Chinese fountain grass 'Red Head'
Family: Poaceae
Features:
Clump-forming grass
Narrow, green leaves , turning gold in autumn.
Smoky, dark red, bottle brush flowers.
Sunlight: Full/Partial Shade
Ultimate Height: 0.5 - 1 meters
Ultimate Spread: 0.5 - 1 meter
Flowering: Summer
Care:
Cut untidy foliage and spent flower stalks (optional). Divide and replant in spring. Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot. Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas). Sow seed in containers with heat (spring).