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Prairie Winds Desert Plains Fountain Grass - Pennisetum alopecuroides
Common Name |
Pennisetum alo. Prairie Winds 'Desert Plains'
Pennisetum
alopecuroides
Perennial
Proven Winners
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Landscape, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
Features
This large fountain grass makes a beautiful focal point in the fall garden. Showy bottlebrush-shaped flowers emerge dusky purple and age to tan atop the upright vase-shaped clump of green foliage which takes on red, orange, and gold tones in fall. Improvement over older cultivars in habit, flowering performance, and fall color.
Hardiness Zone
5a,5b,6a,6b,7a,7b,8a,8b,9a,9b
Hardy Temp
-15
Exposure
Sun
Bloom Time
Attracts
Resists
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Water Category
Needs Drainage ?
Soil Fertility
Soil PH
Late Summer Through Fall
Deer
Height
Spread
Spacing
36-48"
36-48"
36-48"
Average
Y
Fertile Soil
Neutral Soil
Upright
Attributes
Thriller
Foliage Interest, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, Erosion Control
Maintenance
Easy
This ornamental grass grows best in rich, well-drained soil and full sun to light shade. It does not tolerate wet soil. Leave foliage standing through winter if desired, but cut back before new growth appears in spring.
Additional Notes
Best in landscapes.
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