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Little Bunny Fountain Grass

Pennisetum Alo. 'Little Bunny'

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Overview

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' is the most compact of the fountain grasses, reaching just 12-18 inches in height and spread. It showcases delightful, fluffy, bottlebrush-like plumes in late summer, persisting into fall. These cream-colored tufts dance atop narrow, green foliage, adding texture to your landscape. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, 'Little Bunny' is ideal for small gardens, borders, or container plantings, and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Little Bunny Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alo. 'Little Bunny') — Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' is the most compact of the fountain grasses

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Little Bunny Fountain Grass (Pennisetum Alo. 'Little Bunny') — Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' is the most compact of the fountain grasses

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