The ornamental grass Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' (Chinese fountaingrass) produces showy and faded purple blossoms during early summer to mid autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and fine textured foliage that is medium green and faded green in colour. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' (Chinese fountaingrass) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
Birds are attracted to Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions
Be advised that Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' (Chinese fountaingrass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
