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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny'
Miniature Fountain Grass
Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental
FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade
Compact clump of fine green foliage is highlighted by red accents in summer. Soft cream, bottle brush type seed head is produced mid to late summer. Excellent fall color. Prefers fertile well-drained soil. Sport of P. 'Little Bunny'. Tolerates heat, humidity and drought. Does not set seed in the garden. Winter interest.
Height12-16" |
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Spread12" |
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Landscape Application:
Specimen or mass in beds, borders. Excellent for the small garden. Provides winter interest.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny' Plant Care:
Cut to 6" in March. Prefers well-drained, consistently moist soil.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)
Miniature Fountain Grass Characteristics & Attributes
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Season of Interest
MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost) 
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
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Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate soil moisture. 
Moderate
Moist
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Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Dried Flower
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Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
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Miniature Fountain Grass Additional Information
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