Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' pp20751

Prairie Winds® Collection

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

Height:

3-4 ft

Spread:

3-4 ft

Zone:

5-9

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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

Pennisetum

Common Name: Fountain Grass

Wonderful mounding grass with graceful arching foliage and stems. Attractive bottlebrush-like flowers bloom late summer. Very floriferous.

More About Prairie Winds® Collection Series

Add graceful texture and movement with the Prairie Winds® collection. These varieties thrive in full sun and are proven deer resistant.