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.
'Desert Plains' is a seedling of 'Cassian' discovered by Gary Trucks of Amber Wave Gardens in West Michigan. It has an improved habit, flowering performance, and fall color, over 'Cassian' and 'Hameln'.
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.
Ornamental Grasses of the PRAIRIE WINDS® Collection add graceful texture and movement to the garden. These varieties thrive in full sun growing conditions and are proven deer resistant.
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Height:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Tan shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Fall
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Modern
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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".
Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluation Top Performer -- 2018
Height:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Tan shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Fall
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Modern
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Easy To Grow Attractive Foliage Mass Planting Specimen Focal Point
Origin:
Not Native to North America
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".
Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Evaluation Top Performer -- 2018
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