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Fountain Grass/ Little Bunny

  • Most dwarf of the fountain grasses with fluffy blooms
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Great option for containers or contrast in a garden bed
Scientific Name:
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
Zone: 5
Mature Height: 12-18"
Mature Spread: 18-24"
Size: Small
Bloom Time: Summer
Fruiting: Ornamental
Flower Color:
Cream
Fall Color:
Yellow, Bronze
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Water
Moderate Water
Moderate Water
Additional Information:

Unique Features: Little Bunny is another very small Fountain grass which originated from a chance seedling from Hameln and is the ‘parent’ of Burgundy Bunny.  Little Bunny does produce viable seeds and can reseed. This is a warm season grass so doesn’t start growing in the spring until the soil temperature is 50 degrees for several weeks. In summer the very narrow leaves form small clumps with the blooms starting in late June to July.  The flowers emerge green quickly turning to 3’’ to 4’’ creamy white seed heads which can a pink tint.  As the seed heads age they open more and take on a tan color and can be dead headed to slow down any reseeding.  Fall brings a golden russet color to both the foliage and the seed heads and with the first hard freeze the heads shatter and the foliage turns to a beige color.  Little Bunny is deer and rabbit resistant.

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Fountain Grass/ Little Bunny

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Scientific Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
  • Most dwarf of the fountain grasses with fluffy blooms
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Great option for containers or contrast in a garden bed
Zone: 5
Mature Height: 12-18"
Mature Spread: 18-24"
Bloom: Summer
Fruiting: Ornamental
Flower Color:
Cream
Fall Color:
Yellow, Bronze
Attributes:
Full Sun
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Water
Moderate Water
Moderate Water