Pennisetum thunbergii 'Red Buttons' (Chinese fountain grass 'Red Buttons')

Cultivation

Plant in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Benefits from winter protection in the coldest areas of its growing range.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 1, 2, 3, A2, A1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic