Blue Lime Grass Red Fountain Grass Scientific Name
Red Head Fountain Grass
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'Red Head' Fountain Grass stands out as one of the earliest-flowering fountain grasses. 'Red Head' dazzles with bottlebrush plumes that emerge burgundy red in mid-to-late summer. Soft, fuzzy plumes shift to a silvery hue in fall and remain in place throughout winter. Flowing, ribbon-like grass blades adds texture and motion throughout the seasons, with leaves taking on yellow highlights in autumn. An excellent cut flower, fresh or dried. (Pennisetum alopecuriodes)
| Zones | 5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Advantages | Attract Birds Deer Resistant Pest / Disease Resistant Low Maintenance Good For Cut Flowers Good For Dried Flowers Good For Containers Great For Mass Plantings Winter Interest |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Mature Height | 36-48" tall , 24-30" wide |
| Bloom Time | Foliage plant all season. Smoky, purple plumes form in mid summer and continue through fall. |
| SKU | AM016203 |
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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Plant Information
36-48" tall x 24-30" wide. 'Red Head' Fountain Grass truly lives up to its name, with narrow blades growing in graceful, fountain-like mounds. The unique floral plumes also make a fine specimen or accent in small gardens and containers. A waterwise perennial, 'Red Head' is stunning when mass planted, and this low-maintenance grass is drought tolerant once established. Bird friendly and deer resistant, 'Red Head' makes a fine addition to wildlife habitat gardens. Plants are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, just be careful not to plant too deep. Set crowns just at or above the soil surface when planting. Cut back foliage to the ground in spring before new growth emerges. Plants are fast growing and will quickly fill a prominent place in the sun garden.
| Associated SKUs | AM016203 AM014242 (Plant - 3.5" Pot) AM015759 (Tray of 18) AM015760 (Tray of 9) |
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| Common Name | Red Head Fountain Grass |
| Botanical Name | Pennisetum alopecuriodes Red Head |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Flower Size | 9" flowers |
| Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 24-30" wide |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Bloom Time | Foliage plant all season. Smoky, purple plumes form in mid summer and continue through fall. |
| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
| Foliage | Mound of green arching grass-like foliage. Foliage turns shades of gold, orange and brown in the fall. |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
| Tolerates | Dry Sites |
| Advantages | Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Pest / Disease Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Dried Flowers, Good For Containers, Great For Mass Plantings, Winter Interest |
| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |
| Neonicotinoid Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Shipping
| Zone | Shipping Status |
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| Zone 2 | Shipping begins the week of September 12th, 2022 |
| Zone 3 | Shipping begins the week of September 12th, 2022 |
| Zone 4 | Shipping begins the week of September 12th, 2022 |
| Zone 5 | Shipping begins the week of September 12th, 2022 |
| Zone 6 | Shipping begins the week of September 26th, 2022 |
| Zone 7 | Shipping begins the week of October 3rd, 2022 |
| Zone 8 | Shipping begins the week of October 10th, 2022 |
| Zone 9 | Shipping begins the week of October 10th, 2022 |
| Zone 10 | Shipping begins the week of October 17th, 2022 |
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