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Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass

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  • USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
  • Height 16-20 Inches Tall
  • Spread 20-24 Inches Wide
  • Light Requirement is Full Sun

The Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass is the smallest of the fountain grasses. Its unique size helps it fit in just about anywhere. It has cream colored seed heads stick out on top of the green foliage giving it a sophisticated look. Its foliage turns golden in the fall.

Foliage for the Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass is green. It has a growing habit that gives it a fluffy fountain appearance. During the fall it dons a russet golden color. Its cream-colored tufted seed heads appear late in the summer. This miniature perennial grows to a height of sixteen to twenty inches. It has a spread of twenty to twenty-four inches. It is a great accent to rock gardens and is great for border and foundation planting. It looks wonderful in containers as a spiller and will thrive when mass planted. It is also widely used for ornamental purposes.

Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass Care

Its maintenance is easy but should be followed. This grass does best when planted in full sun, however it can tolerate light shade. Soil should be rich and well drained. This dwarf has average water needs. The Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass does not like wet soil. It can be plated in any soil type and can withstand any levels of Ph. Cut back before new growth starts to emerge in the spring. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring as well.

Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass Spacing

Space your Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass 20”-24” inches center on center. While commonly used in mass planting proper spacing should be implemented to give your plant plenty of room to grow. Container size should be 2-4 gallons.

Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Flower Color(s): Tan
Bloom Period: Late Summer
Foliage Color(s): Green
Light Exposure: Full Sun
Height Class: Medium
Height: 16-20 Inches
Spread: 20-24 Inches
Spacing: 20-24 Inches
Habit: Upright
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: No
Resists: Deer
Features: Fall Interest; Foliage Interest
Scientific Name: Little Bunny' Pennisetum alopecuroides
Common Name: Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass
Other Name(s): Miniature Fountain Grass; Swamp Foxtail Grass; Ornamental Grass
Brand: Proven Selections
SKU:
PENLB

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

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