Grass - Ornamental

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'

Dwarf Fountain Grass

Plant Type: Grass - Ornamental

Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Knee height fountain grass is half the size of 'Hameln'. Finely textured foliage forms a rounded clump. Fluffy, bottle brush-like flowers rise 6" above foliage August to October. Attracts songbirds.

Height

12"

Spread

18"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Specimen or mass in beds, borders. Excellent for the small garden. Provides winter interest.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' Plant Care:

Cut to 3" in March. Prefers well-drained, consistently moist soil.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 5 (-20/-10F)

Dwarf Fountain Grass Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Dried Flower

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant