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Cenchrus setosus ssp. setosus 'Desert Plains'

Family: Poaceae, Genus: Cenchrus

Description:

Desert Plains Fountain Grass is a hardy and graceful ornamental grass with a vase-shaped clump of green leaves tipped with red. It produces striking 5-inch mauve plumes in early fall, transitioning to bronze foliage in winter. This drought-resistant plant is suitable for USDA zones 5 to 9 and requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is also deer resistant and should be pruned in early spring.

Sources:
  1. [1] Desert Plains Fountain Grass: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source
  2. [2] Desert Plains Fountain Grass: Nature Hills Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated August 18, 2025

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