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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln' - Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Red Head' - Red Head Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’ – Miniature Fountain Grass
Native/Non-native – Non-native
Hardiness Zone – 5-9
Sun – Full sun to light shade
Moisture – Moist, well drained
Size – 1.2′ height x 2′ spread
Comments
* Dwarf plant
* White blooms
Category: Grasses/Sedges
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Fountain Grass Little Bunny (Pennisetum alopecuroides)
A truly miniature fountain grass with cream seed heads that resemble little bunny tails. This petite Ornamental grass is great for the front of the border or for gardens with limited space. Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Little Bunny’ is virtually deer-proof!
Plant Types: | Grass, Perennial |
Light: | Full Sun |
Height: | 6 inches to 1 foot |
Width: | 1 foot to 1 foot 3 inches |
Zones: | 5a to 9b |
Bloom Color: | Pink, White |
Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer |
Leaf Color: | Green |
Special Features: | Attractive foliage, Attracts birds, Deer resistant, Invasive, Naturalizing, Not North American native |
Shape: | Rounded |
Fertilizer: | Composted Yard Trimmings |
Plant Care
Planting:
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.
Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seeds in early spring. Some species self-seed at high rates.
Plant Growth:
Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.
Feathery, bottlebrush or bushy, foxtail like seed heads. Annuals and hardy and tender perennials. Clump forming grasses. Grows best in full sun. Works well as part of a border or rock garden. The spikelets make nice additions to a fresh or dried flower ensemble.
Blooming:
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
Bears bristly, feathery spikelets. Some are purple, others are yellow and pink.
Soil and Irrigation:
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
Average to rich, well-draining soil.
Fertilization:
In areas where plants are not hardy, mulch during dry winters.
In areas where plants are not hardy, mulch during dry winters.
Pruning:
Cut out dead top growth in late winter or early spring, before the new growing season. In warmer areas, self-sowing species can become invasive.
Cut out dead top growth in late winter or early spring, before the new growing season. In warmer areas, self-sowing species can become invasive.
Pests:
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
Pennisetum is prone to rust, eye spot, and leaf spots.
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