Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' ~ Prairie Winds® Desert Plains Fountain Grass orn-berries five sources of slow-release nitrogen

five sources of slow-release nitrogen

The inconspicuous pale flower buttons are held in the leaf axils that are nearly indistinguishable from the foliage

and red variegated double flowers bloom on branching stems from mid spring through summer

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' ~ Prairie Winds® Desert Plains Fountain Grass orn-berries five sources of slow-release nitrogenDesert Plains Fountain Grass is a dramatic warm season ornamental grass with narrow green foliage that takes begins to turn red and take shades or orange and gold in fall. Fluffy dusty purple bottle brush like flower spikes bloom throughout summer and turn tan in fall Grows best with full sun and medium to wet well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Eastern Asia Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3' 4' Spacing: 3. 5 USDA