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Red Head Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head'
Dwarf Fountain Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Forms a large mound of arching green leaves. Soft smoky-pink colored bottlebrush flower spikes appear in mid to late summer, turning to buff as they dry. One of the earliest-flowering selections.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-13.
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Red Head Dwarf Fountain Grass get?
About 4' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Red Head Dwarf Fountain Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Red Head Dwarf Fountain Grass need?
Low water use.
Will Red Head Dwarf Fountain Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Red Head Dwarf Fountain Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Red Head Dwarf Fountain Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Red Head Dwarf Fountain Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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