Dwarf Red Fountain Grass is a deciduous grass with deep purple foliage that grows with a full, clumping habit. Feathery dark pink flower heads bloom above foliage in late summer tanning with age. Use as a border, or in containers in areas like Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento
- Landscape Size: 1′-2′ tall, 1′-2′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Water Needs: Low
- USDA Zone: 9a
- Growth Habit: Clumping
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Ornamental Grass, Deer Resistant, Waterwise, Flowers for Cutting, Deciduous
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Thrives in well draining soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system, then reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Sterile variety will not reseed and crowd out other plants.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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