Desert Plains Fountain Grass is a dwarf warm season ornamental grass with narrow chartreuse gold foliage. Fluffy copper 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.
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Origins: |
Eastern Asia |
Height: |
2' - 2.5' |
Spread: |
2' - 2.5' |
Spacing: |
2.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Brown |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Water regularly. Cut foliage to ground in winter.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Cottage Garden, Woodland Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Yarrow, Blanket Flower
IMAGE: Photoset by Proven Winners, Prairie Winds® 'Lemon Squeeze'
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