Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny' (Fountain Grass)

Fountain Grass 'Burgundy Bunny', Foxtail Grass 'Burgundy Bunny', Chinese Fountain Grass 'Burgundy Bunny'

Great for small gardens. Grows 12" - 16" tall and wide. Blooms bright green in the summer, and fades to a rich red as the season progresses. Lovely near streams where it can reflect in the water.

Plant Type Ornamental Grasses, Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spacing 16" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Wet Soil
Attracts Birds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny' (Fountain Grass) | Fountain Grass 'Burgundy Bunny', Foxtail Grass 'Burgundy Bunny', Chinese Fountain Grass 'Burgundy Bunny' || Great for small gardens. Grows 12" - 16" tall and wide. Blooms bright green in the summer, and fades to a rich red as the season progresses. Lovely near streams where it can reflect in the water.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Small Gardens
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Image © Holly Hill Farms
Image © Holly Hill Farms