- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 40-48 Inches Tall
- Spread 3-4 Feet Wide
- Light Requirement is Full Sun
This deer-resistant grass will provide gorgeous year-round interest in a sunny location in your garden. Your eyes will be drawn toward the fluffy bottlebrush plumes that begin as dusty purple and gradually became a pretty shade of tan in the fall. The green foliage of springtime also changes throughout the seasons beginning with the tips turning red and eventually the fronds change to autumn oranges and yellows. This grass can also be used as a vertical element in a large container to create a focal point in your garden.
You can successfully grow Pennisetum alopecuroides in zones 5 to 9. At maturity, it will attain a height of 40 to 48 inches and a width of 36 to 48 inches. This grass can be left up to add winter interest to your garden. Be sure to cut it back to a height of 3 to 5 inches before new growth appears in the spring. In late summer the flowering 5-inch blooms appear. They’ll add movement to your garden as they sway in the breeze.
Prairie Winds Desert Plains Fountain Grass Care
Prairie Winds Desert Plains Fountain Grass can handle both hot and dry as well as humid conditions. Once established, this plant will need little care besides spring pruning and occasional watering in dry conditions. This ornamental grass grows best in rich, well-drained soil. It does not like to grow in areas where water pools after a rainstorm. Plants can be divided a few years after they’re established in your landscape.
Prairie Winds Desert Plains Fountain Grass Spacing
Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart on center. Use multiple plants to create a 3-season screen for privacy or to hide unsightly outdoor utilities.
Prairie Winds Desert Plains Fountain Grass Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Bloom Period: Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 40-48 Inches |
| Spread: 3-4 Feet |
| Spacing: 3-4 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Fall Interest; Winter Interest; Foliage Interest |
| Scientific Name: Prairie Winds® 'Desert Plains' Pennisetum alopecuroides USPP 20,751 |
| Common Name: Prairie Winds® Desert Plains Fountain Grass |
| Other Name(s): Chinese, Fountain Grass; Swamp Foxtail Grass; Ornamental Grass |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- PENDE
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations