'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass - Pennisetum Bloom Summer Sedum carry substance in their

Sedum carry substance in their thick leaves and heavy stems

along stream banks

making it among the more valuable woody ornamentals for supporting the caterpillar populations that feed birds and create a valuable food web

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

with fragrant gray-green foliage that releases a delightful anise scent when brushed

'Desert Plains' Fountain Grass - Pennisetum Bloom Summer Sedum carry substance in theirPrairie 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