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Change LocationLittle Bunny Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 500 West Main Street Middletown, Delaware 19709
- 5580 Dupont Parkway Smyrna, Delaware 19977
- 2000 Ogletown Newark, Delaware 19711-6305
- Homestead Gardens - Smyrna
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
Bloom Time | Late summer through fall |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
Design Ideas | Now small gardens and courtyards can enjoy the beautiful fountain-like flowers of Fountain Grass. Plant as an accent with mixed perennials. Ideal for dry stream beds and around rocks in natural or wild gardens. Perfect next to water gardens, where it won't overwhelm the scheme. Grow in distressed cast iron, bronze or copper containers on porch, patio, balcony or perched on low walls. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Cut foliage back just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring. |
Bloom Time | Late summer through fall |
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Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Design Ideas | Now small gardens and courtyards can enjoy the beautiful fountain-like flowers of Fountain Grass. Plant as an accent with mixed perennials. Ideal for dry stream beds and around rocks in natural or wild gardens. Perfect next to water gardens, where it won't overwhelm the scheme. Grow in distressed cast iron, bronze or copper containers on porch, patio, balcony or perched on low walls. |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soils; avoid heavy, wet clay soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Cut foliage back just before new shoots appear in late winter to early spring. |
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Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 500 West Main Street Middletown, Delaware 19709
- 5580 Dupont Parkway Smyrna, Delaware 19977
- 2000 Ogletown Newark, Delaware 19711-6305
- Homestead Gardens - Smyrna
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 500 West Main Street Middletown, Delaware 19709
- 5580 Dupont Parkway Smyrna, Delaware 19977
- 2000 Ogletown Newark, Delaware 19711-6305
- Homestead Gardens - Smyrna
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.