Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' pp20751
Fountain Grass
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Forms large, upright clumps of narrow green leaves. Beginning in midsummer, the tips of the foliage begin to turn deep red and the entire clumps transitions to shades of orange and gold in fall. Showy 5" bottlebrush plumes held above the foliage emerge smoky purple and age to tan.
- · Large mounds of color changing leaves
- · Adds movement to the garden
- · Smoky purple plumes midsummer
Item # | Pack | Size | Avail Units | Avail Plants | |
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4977117
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6 | 2 Quart Stadium Pot | Login for Pricing |
Height:
3-4 ft
Spread:
3-4 ft
Zone:
5-9

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains'
Exposure
• | Sun Tolerant |
Soil Moisture Needs
• | Average Soil |
Critter Resistance
• | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
• | Dried Flower |
• | Mass Plant |
• | Border |
• | Specimen |
• | Good Container Plant |
• | Good Cut Flower / Foliage |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Summer |
• | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• | Winter |