Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain Grass)
Color Name: Desert Plains
This large fountain grass makes a great focal point in a sunny landscape. It is easy to grow as long as full sun is provided. Many consider it to be the best hardy Pennisetum available today. The finely textured, narrow, green leaves form a beautiful upright vase-shaped clump. Beginning in midsummer, the tips of the foliage begin to turn deep red and the entire clump transitions to shades of orange and gold in fall. Showy 5" bottlebrush plumes held above the foliage emerge smoky purple and age to tan. Desert Plains thrives in full sun growing conditions and is proven deer resistant.
Growing Tips: Pennisetum prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun or light shade. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. This grass resents having "wet feet".
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
This large fountain grass makes a great focal point in a sunny landscape. It is easy to grow as long as full sun is provided. Many consider it to be the best hardy Pennisetum available today. The finely textured, narrow, green leaves form a beautiful upright vase-shaped clump. Beginning in midsummer, the tips of the foliage begin to turn deep red and the entire clump transitions to shades of orange and gold in fall. Showy 5" bottlebrush plumes held above the foliage emerge smoky purple and age to tan. Desert Plains thrives in full sun growing conditions and is proven deer resistant.
Growing Tips: Pennisetum prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun or light shade. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. This grass resents having "wet feet".
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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Flower Color: Tan Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 3 to 4 Feet Spread: 3 to 4 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6 |
Blooms: Fall Late Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Dried Flower  Container Specimen Plant Landscapes Mass Planting Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Border
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Critter Resistance
Deer
