Pennisetum thunbergii ‘Red Buttons’
Commonly known as Fountain Grass, 'Red Buttons' produces masses of feathery red-purple 'flowers' that are suspended on delicate stems from summer through autumn. This hardy and vibrant ornamental grass features bright green, upright, clumping, evergreen foliage that transforms to yellow in autumn and light brown in winter.
Great for coastal gardens - it does well in hot, dry conditions, and is excellent as a foliage filler in garden beds, perfect for growing in a large, mixed borders and can also be grown in pots and containers. Great cut flower for both fresh and dried flower arrangements.
Will tolerate light frost. Cut back top dead growth by early spring, and protect from frost with a dry mulch in winter.
Plant in full sun to light shade in moist, free draining soil. Grows up to 1m H x 70cm W.