Pennisetum thunbergii 'Red Buttons'

Also Known As

Pennisetum massaicum 'Red Buttons'
Red Buttons Fountain Grass

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Pennisetum thunbergii 'Red Buttons' plant details

Pennisetum thunbergii 'Red Buttons' is a deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum thunbergii 'Red Buttons'

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum thunbergii 'Red Buttons'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The species inhabits the wide open savannas of Africa, and this distinctive red flowered cultivar will flourish in your garden, given a well drained sunny locale. Waving bushy, warm-colored inflorescences that eventually lighten to a creamy tan, the delicate slender stems rise high above graceful flowing mounds of broad maroon-tinted green blades. Long blooming 'Red Buttons' can be featured as a stellar addition to floral arrangements, as a container subject or a mixed border specimen, enduring hot dry conditions, but not terribly cold winters.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Deep rosy-red flowers that resemble "bunny tails" are held high above the 1-3'tx 2-4'w clump of arching burgundy-highlighted green foliage on this altogether delightful fountain grass for meadow or border. S/M/GDr