Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 16-20 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 1.5-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- Flower Description
- Tan
- Bloom Time
- Late Summer to Fall
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering, Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Little Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass
- Also Known As
- Miniature Fountain Grass; Swamp Foxtail Grass; Ornamental Grass
- Botanical Name
- Little Bunny' Pennisetum alopecuroides
- Brand
- Proven Selections
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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