Prairie Winds® 'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)
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How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
We list our plants by container size, which reflects the amount of soil and root growth each plant has when it ships. Actual plant height and width vary by variety and season, and many plants grow quickly as the weather warms.
To help you understand what to expect, refer to our size guide below. You can also find each plant’s approximate arrival size and mature size on its product page.
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
Plant Height By Container Size
This chart highlights the typical heights for each size category while also showing how container sizes compare, giving you a clear, straightforward way to understand plant size at arrival and choose the best fit for your gardening needs.
This chart shows typical plant heights and compares container sizes, helping you quickly understand arrival size and choose the best fit.
Soil Volume By Container Size
This chart shows the typical soil volume for each container size, listed in both imperial and metrics units for easy comparison.
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Transform your garden into a stunning landscape with Prairie Winds® 'Desert Plains', a captivating perennial grass that combines beauty and resilience. This elegant plant boasts bottlebrush-shaped flowers that start as a rich dusky purple, gradually aging to a warm, soft tan. These charming blooms stand tall atop an upright, vase-shaped clump of green foliage, which takes on vibrant red, orange, and gold hues in the fall, adding a touch of autumn magic to your space. Resistant to deer, Desert Plains is a perfect focal point in any garden, offering year-round interest and a striking contrast of colors and textures.
- 36-48 inches tall and 36-48 inches wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 5-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 36-48 inches apart for best results
- Maintains green foliage that takes on red, orange and gold tones in the fall
- Produces dusky purple flowers in summer aging to tan in fall
- Great for borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flower, landscapes, mass planting and as a focal point
- Resists deer
- Fall and winter interest, erosion control
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring. Requires well-drained soil. Leave foliage standing through winter if desired but cut back before new growth appears in spring.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
- 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
- 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
- Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
Please Note: Prairie Winds® 'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass is restricted and cannot be shipped to or sold in the states of AZ
