Chinese Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Poaceae
Other names
Chinese Pennisetum, Swamp Foxtail Grass, Fountain Grass
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Source of plant
Wayside Gardens, Nature Hills Nursery
Description
A bold and early-blooming selection, Red Head is an eye-catching treat year-round. It begins blooming a full month earlier than other cultivars. Flower spikes are 8 inches long, and are suffused with deep, rich color beginning at summer's end and continuing through autumn and into winter in warm climates. Like all Pennisetums, the blooms dry right on the plant and make nice winter accents. Quick-growing and very robust, it will reach full size within a couple of years.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
flower color, flowering season