| Common
Name: |
Red Fountain Grass |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
Arching bottlebrush flower spikes that accent burgundy leaves. Leaves are narrow and about 1/2 in wide. |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Fast growing clump with arching leaves. Grows to 5 feet. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Use in small masses alone or in a bed. Use also as a specimen. Good for large containers with other plants. Can be used as an annual in colder climates and perennial if taken indoors during winter. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zone 9 - 10 |
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| Culture: |
Requires moist, well-drained soil. Plant in full sun. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
Quart (4 to 6 weeks), 1 gallon (8 weeks) |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture and division. |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Rust |
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More
Information: |
Arching bottlebrush flower spikes that accent burgundy leaves. Leaves are narrow at half-inch wide. Mature height of five feet.
Zone 9 - 10 |
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