Red Fountain Grass

Growth habit

Grass/Sedge

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Chad Thomas, Crownsville Nursery

Description

Rich burgundy colored leaves form an upright clump; flower heads are purple and arching, borne throughout the summer; attains good fall color only in full sun (DS 264). Foliage and spikes rose-colored (DS 3).

USDA Hardiness Zone

8

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, flower color