General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Plant Height: 1-2 feet
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: rosy-tan blend
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall

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Trade name information:
Series: Graceful Grasses®
Trade Name: Red Riding Hood
Cultivar name: 'Red Riding Hood'
Common names
  • Dwarf Purple Fountain Grass
  • Ornamental Grass
  • Rose Fountain Grass
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Cenchrus setaceus
  • Synonym: Pennisetum setaceum

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Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2010-09-04
Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2010-09-04

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners used with permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Proven Winners used with permission
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2010-09-04
Location: Barsons Greenhouse, MI
Date: 2010-09-04

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