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.
Plant Type |
Ornamental Grasses |
Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
24" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, 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 'Little Bunny' (Fountain Grass) | Fountain Grass 'Little Bunny', Foxtail Grass 'Little Bunny', Chinese Fountain Grass 'Little Bunny || 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.
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