Dwarf Fountain Grass

Profuse flower plumes cover neat mounds of foliage. Ideal as an edging in the garden, as a cover for spring-flowering bulbs and as part of a stunning late season display with rudbeckia, Russian sage and asters. Virtually maintenance-free.

Companion Plants

Beard-Tongue

Blanket Flower

Dianthus

Plant Details

Common name

Dwarf Fountain Grass
Botanical name

Pennisetum alopecuroides
Variety

Little Bunny
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
Light

Sun
Height

10-12" (25-31 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Green
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Prune back in spring

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April S.'s collection

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