Pennisetum Desert Plains

Prairie Winds Series Fountain Grass, Millet

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Handsome finely textured green blades will demand attention in a sunny landscape. Prominent 5" long smoky-purple plumes age to tan. Appreciable fall foliage color in shades of deep red, orange, and gold. Pennisetum Desert Plains complements fall blooming perennials such as Helenium and hardy garden Mums. Not a seeder. Proven Winners® selections are trialed and tested to be colorful, long blooming, carefree and easy to grow.

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Code PEDP

Patent PP20,751

Plant Type Perennials, Grasses

Species alopecuroides

Height Tall 3' (4' in flower)

Spacing Plant 3-4' apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Mid-Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones

5-9

Soil Type Normal, Sandy

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

Deer Resistant
Winter Interest

Planting Sites

For a Slope or Bank
Hot Dry Site Tolerant
Humidity Tolerant
OK in Containers

Pennisetum General Information

Pennisetum are prized for their arching multitude of bottle-brush seed plumes over tidy cascading foliage. Showy and easy to grow; they are lovely alone, in groups and in containers. The slightest breeze produces movement. Great for drying. Good for hot dry spots. Not prone to reseeding. Ornamental Grasses are restricted from Idaho and Oregon. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Pennisetum Plant Care

They prefer good drainage with full sun or light shade and will even grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. Can be divided in spring when needed. Cut back in early spring leaving 3-5" of previous year's growth.