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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Desert Plains’
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Desert Plains’
Plant number: 8.300.060Fountain Grass is one of the most popular grasses. This selection forms a large mound of arching green leaves that develop red tips during summer. Tan coloured bottlebrush flower spikes appear in autumn, turning to buff as they dry. Very effective when mass planted, but also useful as a specimen accent in the garden or in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning shades of gold to orange then finally pale tan. Old foliage should be cut to the ground in early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Selected by Gary Trucks of Amber Wave Gardens in Michigan. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Further details for |
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Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Desert Plains’
Plant number: 8.300.060Fountain Grass is one of the most popular grasses. This selection forms a large mound of arching green leaves that develop red tips during summer. Tan coloured bottlebrush flower spikes appear in autumn, turning to buff as they dry. Very effective when mass planted, but also useful as a specimen accent in the garden or in containers. Flowers are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants usually remain attractive well into the winter, the leaves turning shades of gold to orange then finally pale tan. Old foliage should be cut to the ground in early spring. Drought tolerant once established. Selected by Gary Trucks of Amber Wave Gardens in Michigan. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Further details for |
