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  Pennisetum messiacum 'Red Bunny Tails'
Pennisetum messiacum ‘Red Bunny Tails’ Red Bunny Tails

Description: Glossy green lush foliage withburgundy highlights. Plants have an upright arching habit. Early red foxtail flowers are held high above the foliage, becoming buff with maturity.

Planting/Use: Attractive in the garden eitheras a specimen or en masse. It is one of the earlier flowering Pennisetums and remains attractive over a long period.

General Care: Well drained moist soil. Cut backin early spring.

Exposure: Full sun.

Height/Spread: 45-90cm (18-36in) /60-75cm (24-30in)).

Hardiness Zone: 7