Red Fountain Grass - 5 Live Plants in 6 Inch Pots - Pennisetum Alopecuroides - Fast Growing Perennial Ornamental Grass

Description

Size:5 Plants Narrow, mid-green leaves form a low, fountain-like mound. An early bloomer coming into color with substantial 10 inch-long smoky-purple flowering plumes beginning mid- to late summer. The foliage becomes streaked with gold in autumn. Annual fountain grass is an outstanding accent plant for the annual border. It is very fast growing and will form a large clump. Thrives in most average, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, wet clay. Follow a regular watering schedule the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Once established, tolerates mild drought. Prune back to 6 inches above ground in fall or spring and fertilize to rejuvenate. Treat as an annual in colder winter climates. Red fountain grass is an ornamental grass that is used in the landscape for its reddish foliage and showy flowers. The leaves of this 3 to 4 foot tall plant are narrow, curving, linear blades with a beautiful red cast. The purple and pink or copper colored inflorescence of red fountain grass sits atop a hollow, 3 foot long, nodding flower stalk. The feathery inflorescence is 12 inches long and occurs from early summer to frost. The fruits of this grass are small seeds that volunteer to form small plantlets nearby