Prairie Winds® Desert Plains™ Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' USPP20751
A showy fountain grass with dramatic fall color and purple bottlebrush plumes.
- Plant Type
- Ornamental Grasses
- Width
- 36-48 In.
- Height
- 36-48 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 5 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun
- Water requirements
- Moderate
- Plant developer
- Proven Winners
- Design image count
- 1
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Desert Plains is a robust ornamental grass forming an upright, vase-shaped clump reaching up to four feet tall. Its narrow green foliage provides a lush backdrop in spring, transitioning to brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold as autumn approaches. Large, smoky-purple bottlebrush plumes emerge in late summer, eventually aging to a soft tan. Ideal for mass plantings, containers, or as a focal point, this deer-resistant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil across zones 5-9.