Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' ~ Prairie Winds® Desert Plains Fountain Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK (1) 20121025_Alma4th_OxydendrumArboreum_Cutler_P1350221

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Cleyera japonica

It’s long needle-like foliage emerges lime green in spring and matures to a dark green it holds through winter

The foliage emerges bright green on thorny stems and matures to a glossy dark green

IMAGE: Tom Miller

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Desert Plains' ~ Prairie Winds® Desert Plains Fountain Grass Size:1 GALLON 6PK (1) 20121025_Alma4th_OxydendrumArboreum_Cutler_P1350221Desert 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