'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass - Pennisetum Bloom Summer Shines in the middle of

Shines in the middle of a garden bed or as cover for a low retaining wall

along stream banks

While this tree makes an excellent solo performer

I think of beautiful oblong dogwood  blooms in the garden in early summer when our native dogwood species have already lost their blooms

'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass - Pennisetum Bloom Summer Shines in the middle ofPrairie Winds 'Desert Plains' fountain grass is truly an outstanding specimen that brings movement and grace to sunny gardens. This large fountain grass forms a stunning upright vase shaped clump of finely textured, narrow green foliage that dances with every breeze, creating dynamic interest from spring through winter. Beginning in midsummer, the leaf tips begin their dramatic color transformation, blushing deep red before the entire clump