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Fountain Grass 'Red Buttons'

Pennisetummessiacum

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pennisetum (pen-ih-SEE-tum)
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Species
messiacum (mess-EYE-ah-kum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Stanwood, Washington

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