Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'

Sku #6359

The most dwarf of the fountain grasses with fluffy, buff-colored blooms. Terrific contrast for use in rock gardens, borders, foundation plantings, or in perennial beds. Foliage turns golden russet in fall. Adds interest and texture to containers. Drought tolerant when established.

Light Needs

Full sun

Light Needs
Water Needs

Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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Key Feature

Showy Dwarf Grass

Light Needs

Full sun

Landscape Uses

Border, Container, Cutting Garden, Rock Garden, Urban Garden, Wildlife Garden

Watering Needs:Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.

Botanical Pronunciation:pen-i-SEE-tum al-o-pe-kur-OH-deez

Plant type:Ornamental Grass

Deciduous/evergreen:Herbaceous

Sunset climate zones:2 - 24

Growth habit:Rounded

Growth rate:Slow

Average landscape size:Slowly reaches 10 to 12 in. tall and wide.

Special features:Bird Friendly, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise

Foliage color:Green

Blooms:Late Summer through Fall

Flower color:White

Garden styleAsian/Zen, Cottage

Design IdeasNow small gardens and courtyards can enjoy the beautiful fountain-like flowers of Fountain Grass. Plant as an accent with mixed perennials. Ideal for dry stream beds and around rocks in natural or wild gardens. Perfect next to water gardens, where it won't overwhelm the scheme. Grow in distressed cast iron, bronze or copper containers on porch, patio, balcony or perched on low walls.

Companion PlantsBlanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia)

Care

Care Information

Thrives in average, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Cut foliage back just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring.Pruning time: spring.

History & Lore

History:

Pennisetum is in the grass family and native to temperate regions of the world. Species alopecuroides is native to China and Japan and often referred to as Chinese or Japanese Fountain Grass.

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