Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass
Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
Item #6359 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Availability
Add to FavoritesPlant Description
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.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.Average Landscape Size:
Slowly reaches 10 to 12 in. tall and wide.Key Feature:Showy Dwarf GrassBlooms:
Late Summer through Fall - DetailBotanical Pronunciation:pen-i-SEE-tum al-o-pe-kur-OH-deezPlant type:Ornamental GrassDeciduous/evergreen:HerbaceousSunset climate zones:2 - 24Growth habit:RoundedGrowth rate:SlowAverage landscape size:Slowly reaches 10 to 12 in. tall and wide.Special features:Bird Friendly, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color, WaterwiseFoliage color:GreenBlooms:Late Summer through FallFlower color:WhiteDesign 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)
- CareCare InformationThrives 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.Light Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
- History & LoreHistory: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.
Stories
Obsession: Panicle hydrangea. No fuss, sun-loving, long-blooming. What’s not to love?
You gotta love a showy, flowering beauty that's hardy to zone 3 (unlike its mophead, blue-flowered cousin H. macrophylla), looks its best in autumn when the rest of the garden starts...
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden.
