Little Bunny Fountain Grass
Little bunny fountain grassThe most dwarf of the fountain grasses with fluffy buff colored blooms.
Little bunny fountain grass. Buff colored seed heads float above the foliage. Genus name comes from the latin penna meaning feather and seta meaning bristle in reference to the flowers having long feathery bristles. It is very suitable for border fronts and the plumes can be used in fresh and dried flower arrangements. The seed heads can be used as a lovely addition to fresh and dried flower arrangements.
This miniature fountain grass is ideal for rock gardens or anywhere you need to provide color. This low growing grass only reaches up to 12 inches in height and spreads to a size of about 2 feet. It requires very little care and always looks perky in the garden. Little bunny pennisetum alopecuroides.
Its foliage turns golden in the fall. It does not tolerate wet soil. Pennisetum alopecuroides little bunny. Perfect for small gardens pennisetum alopecuroides little bunny fountain grass is a miniature perennial grass forming a dense clump of gracefully arching linear leaves.
This ornamental grass grows best in rich well drained soil and full sun to light shade. Adds interest and texture to containers. Adds interest and texture to containers. Pennisetum little bunny common name fountain grass pearl millet dark green petite foliage in a tidy mound all season.
It has cream colored seed heads stick out on top of the green foliage giving it a sophisticated look. The most dwarf of the fountain grasses with fluffy buff colored blooms. This deer resistant fountain grass reaches 8 to 18 inches 20 46 cm in height with a spread of 10 to 15 inches 25 38 cm. The showy foliage usually remains attractive until frost.
Specific epithet means like a foxtail grass. Foliage turns golden russet in fall. The ornamental grass pennisetum alopecuroides little bunny is an extremely adaptable fountain grass with a low level of maintenance and care. Its unique size helps it fit in just about anywhere.
Foliage turns golden russet in fall. The little bunny dwarf fountain grass is the smallest of the fountain grasses. Drought tolerant when established. Terrific contrast for use in rock gardens borders foundation plantings or in perennial beds.
Leave foliage standing through winter if desired but cut back before new growth appears in spring. Little bunny dwarf fountain grass pennisetum alopecuroides little bunny is a low maintenance ornamental with a compact size. Terrific contrast for use in rock gardens borders foundation plantings or in perennial beds. Little bunny fountain grass is the smallest of the dwarf fountain grasses.
Pennisetum little bunny has a graceful fountain like habit. The showy plumes add a nice contrast to your everyday annuals and perennials.