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Pennisetum 'Red Head'

19 years ago

Hi! Has anyone had experience with Pennisetum "Red Head"?

I bought one, and looked it up on the Internet. I found many descriptions, but none says whether it is an upright grass, or if it tends to sprawl. I much prefer the upright sculptural grasses. Can anyone give me input?

Thanks!

Debbie in Kansas City area

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donn_
19 years ago
I have no experience with 'Red Head,' but Pennisetum's common name is Fountain Grass for a reason. It has a flowing fountain habit, not erect by any stretch of the imagination. Some of the cultivars have flower stems and heads which are more erect than others, but the blades all tend to cascade.
noki
19 years ago
'Red Head' seems to be similar to 'Moundry' except bigger.
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