Grass Pennisetum Little Bunny

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' is commonly called fountain grass, is a summer season, clump-forming grass native to grassy hillsides, roadsides, and meadows in East Asia. Mature clumps will reach 2.5-5' tall with an equal spread. Features narrow, medium to deep green leaves (to 1/2" wide) in summer, changing to golden yellow in fall and fading to beige in late fall. Foliage usually remains attractive throughout the winter. Showy, silvery to pinkish-white, bristly, bottle brush-like flower spikes arch outward from the clump in late summer like water spraying from a fountain (hence the common name). Flower spikes turn brownish as the seeds form, and spikes usually persist until late fall or early winter before shattering. Many excellent fountain grass cultivars are available in commerce, ranging in height from 1-4' and featuring a variety of different flower colors (purples, pinks or whites) and autumn foliage.

Zone: 5 to 9

Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet

Spread: 1.50 to 2.00 feet

Bloom Time: August to October

Bloom Description: Whitish green

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Medium to wet

Maintenance: Low

Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Rain Garden

Flower: Showy, Good Cut, Good Dried

Attracts: Birds

Other: Winter Interest

Tolerates: Drought, Erosion, Wet Soil, Black Walnut Acidic Soil, and Air Pollution