Red Rocket fountain grass

Garden uses

Notes

'Red Rocket' fountain grass (Cenchrus alopecuroides 'Red Rocket') is a grass for ground cover and annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 30 to 36 inches tall and 24 to 30 inches wide. Red blooms appear in late summer and last into early to mid autumn.

Pairs well with Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Hollyhock, and Lemon thyme.