Pennisetum Alopecuroides ‘Redhead’
Chinese Fountain Grass
Dark-red plumes, green glossy foliage, blooms mid summer to late fall. Moderately hardy, evergreen. Well-drained soil.
Eventual size: 1.2 m
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