Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'

Pennisetum 'Little Bunny' Miniature Fountain Grass

Common Name: Miniature Fountain Grass, Ornamental Grass

A truly miniature fountain grass, 'Little Bunny' stands only 18" tall when in bloom. Cute cream-colored, tufted seed heads look like a bunch of little bunnies' tails dancing above the dense clump of dark green foliage. The blooms begin to appear in midsummer.

Due to its small size, this variety is particularly well-suited to sunny rock gardens, containers, or the front of the border. It originated as a seedling of 'Hameln'.

Height:

16.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

20.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Edging Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Pennisetum prefers to be grown in rich loamy soil with good drainage and full sun or light shade. However, it will grow in rocky or sandy soil as long as it remains fairly moist. This grass resents having "wet feet". This species may be propagated by seed or division.

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