PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES LITTLE BUNNY / MINIATURE FOUNTAIN GRASS

PENNISETUM ALOPECUROIDES LITTLE BUNNY / MINIATURE FOUNTAIN GRASS

Small-Scale Beauty with Graceful, Soft Plumes

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny', also known as Miniature Fountain Grass, is a dwarf cultivar of the popular Fountain Grass, providing a compact version of the graceful, flowing plumes. Its compact size and airy texture make it an excellent choice for small gardens, containers, or as a decorative accent in the landscape. 'Little Bunny' is prized for its charming foliage and the soft, feathery flower heads that bloom from late summer to fall.

Why Choose Miniature Fountain Grass?

• Miniature Size: Its small stature makes it ideal for small spaces, containers, and borders.
• Graceful Appearance: The gentle arching foliage and soft plumes create a light, airy effect that adds texture to the landscape.
• Seasonal Interest: The plant provides visual interest from late summer through fall with its attractive seed heads and changing foliage color.
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and easy to care for once established.

Key Features:

• Soft Plumes: The delicate, fluffy plumes appear in late summer and remain attractive into fall, transitioning from green to tan or pink hues.
• Compact Growth Habit: 'Little Bunny' reaches a smaller size than standard Fountain Grass, making it perfect for smaller gardens or containers.
• Fall Color: The foliage turns a golden or reddish hue as the weather cools, providing a stunning autumn display.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, thriving in full sun with little attention.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: 12–18 inches tall, 12–18 inches wide.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It is adaptable to various soil types.

Ideal Uses:

• Small Gardens & Containers: Perfect for adding texture and movement to smaller gardens or as a charming addition to containers and hanging baskets.
• Edging & Borders: Excellent for low borders or along walkways where its soft, fountain-like growth can be appreciated.
• Rock Gardens & Ground Covers: A lovely choice for rock gardens or as part of a low-maintenance ground cover.
• Accents in Flower Beds: Can be used as a textural accent in flower beds, alongside other plants or as a filler in perennial gardens.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' (Miniature Fountain Grass) offers all the beauty of larger Fountain Grass varieties in a compact form, making it a perfect choice for small spaces. Its graceful, soft plumes and easy-care nature ensure that it will provide both beauty and ease in the garden, from spring through fall.