Pennisetum thunbergii 'Red Buttons' / syn. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Buttons'; Pennisetum massaicum 'Red Buttons'

Red-flushed fuzzy flowerheads turning beige in autumn. Flowers for months. Likes sun and good drainage. Can grow as an annual, but perennial in mild winters or sheltered sites. Cut back in early spring 36"

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Hardiness:

Borderline hardy

Longevity:

Perennial

Plant Type:

Grass

Growing Condition:

Dry sun

Season:

Autumn, Summer

Good For:

Cut flower, Dried flower, Long Blooming

Colour:

Red

Germination:

Sow in spring, thinly and shallowly. Keep warm (60-70oF) till germinates, then cooler