Professional Growing Information I planted two of these and they were beautiful, but neither one came back. I’m in zone 6b (now rezoned 7a). Very disappointed they weren’t as winter hardy as advertised
Prairie Winds® 'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass Pennisetum alopecuroides
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 3' - 4'
Height: 91cm - 1.2m
Spread: 91cm - 1.2m
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Details
36 - 48 Inches36 - 48 Inches36 - 48 Inches91cm - 1.2m91cm - 1.2m91cm - 1.2mFeatures
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.
Foliage InterestFall InterestWinter InterestErosion ControlResists:DeerGrass:GrassCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpacing:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mSpread:36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2mFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Late Summer Through FallHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Best in landscapes.
Maintenance Notes: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.
This large fountain grass makes a beautiful focal point in the fall garden. Large, tan, bottlebrush flowers are produced atop the upright vase-shaped clump of green foliage. Red, orange, and yellow fall color.
Prairie Winds® 'Desert Plains' Pennisetum alopecuroides USPP 20,751 -
5 Reviews
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April, Tennessee, United States, 29 weeks ago
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I was so sad to see all fours of these plants not make it through the winter despite the hardiness of the ad for these plants.
Andrew, Ontario, Canada, 2 years ago -
I live in North Carolina and I planted this grass in a large pot this summer. It's been beautiful!
Suzanne, North Carolina, United States, 3 years ago
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