Pennisetum thunbergii - 'Red Buttons' (Fountain Grass) Type Herbaceous flower, Grass, Deciduous, Flowering Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Red Flowers (Summer late), Light green Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required Hardiness Half hardy, Drought Tolerant Growth Medium Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Pennisetum thunbergii cultivation notes: This mid sized clump forming grass grows in any fertile yet well drained or sandy soil in full sun. Plant with other grasses or in mixed borders to give autumn interest. Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils. Design & Plant Use for Pennisetum thunbergii: Architectural plant with dramatic foliage suitable for hot dry spot Ornamental grass ideal for drift planting in a sunny spot If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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