Pennisetum messiacum 'Red Buttons'
Pennisetum messiacum 'Red Buttons'
Fountain Grass
In early summer, this compact grass has stunning inflorescences that emerge red, and then mature to cream. The narrow foliage is green, touched with burgundy. It's superb as a tall groundcover or as a specimen in the garden border. (Ornamental Grass)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall		 2-3' tall x 2-3' wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -10° to 0°F
Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial InsectsAttracts Birds Attracts Birds
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Fabulous Foliage Fabulous FoliageFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Good for Cut Flowers Good for Cut FlowersLong Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
Showy Flowers Showy Flowers