What Is Redhead Grass?

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' (Fountain Grass) is a charming perennial grass forming a dense clump of gracefully arching linear leaves. Deep green in summer, they turn gold in the fall before fading to buff in winter.

Is red head fountain grass a perennial?

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.

Is red fountain grass an annual or perennial?

It is hardy in USDA zone 8, but as a warm season grass, it will only grow as an annual in cooler areas. Fountain grass plants are perennial in the warmer climates but to save them in cooler areas try taking care of fountain grass indoors.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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