Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' ~ Prairie Winds® Desert Plains Fountain Grass orn-berries The inconspicuous pale flower buttons

The inconspicuous pale flower buttons are held in the leaf axils that are nearly indistinguishable from the foliage

downward-facing clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in late spring followed by shiny black fruit

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Short flower stalks sporting star shaped yellow flowers bloom in summer

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' ~ Prairie Winds® Desert Plains Fountain Grass orn-berries The inconspicuous pale flower buttonsDesert Plains Fountain Grass is a dramatic warm season ornamental grass with narrow green foliage that takes begins to turn red and take shades or orange and gold in fall. Fluffy dusty purple bottle brush like flower spikes bloom throughout summer and turn tan in fall Grows best with full sun and medium to wet well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Eastern Asia Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3' 4' Spacing: 3. 5 USDA