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Pennisetum 'Burgundy Giant'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Pennisetum 'Burgundy Giant' (fountain grass) bears bright red blooms during late summer to mid autumn. The foliage is dark fuchsia and black in colour. A specimen plant, Pennisetum 'Burgundy Giant' (fountain grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Pennisetum 'Burgundy Giant' has a natural resistance to deer.