Pennisetum 'Desert Plains'

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Exposure: Sun
Hardiness: 5 to 9 – hardy and easy in well-drained soil.

Common nameDesert Plains Bottlebrush

FamilyPoaceae

Botanical namePennisetum 'Desert Plains'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' is an exceptional ornamental pennisetum variety, prized for its compact habit, generous flowering, and superb fall color. From late summer, it produces an abundance of silky, brownish-purple spikes, borne well above the light green foliage, which gradually turns reddish, orange, and gold in autumn.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

36" (91.5 cm)

Width / spread

36" (91.5 cm)

Flower color

Purple turning golden beige

Bloom period

September

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Pollinators