Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Dark Desire' (Dark Desire Fountain Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Pennisetum |
| Species | alopecuroides |
| Cultivar | 'Dark Desire' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Knoll Gardens. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A fountain grass with large red flowers that age to purple or black. |
| Landscape | Wonderful ornamental grass with winter interest. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in an average, medium to wet soil, cutting back in late winter before new growth appears. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are large, red, and bottlebrush-like in shape, becoming purple or black with age. |