Fountain grass typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
fountain grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny') is a beautiful ornamental grass. It forms a soft, mounded shape with incredibly soft, silver-tinged foliage. In summer, the slender foliage turns into sky blue-green and become more vibrant. A brilliance of white feathery panicles appear in the fall, adding contrast and additional intrigue to the garden. It is perfect for borders, naturalizing, and adding texture to gardens. Little Bunny Fountain Grass can be planted in full sun to partial shade and is very tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It is a low maintenance plant and is very drought tolerant.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
Silvery to pinkish-white Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
silver,green,red,tan Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Little Bunny fountain grass should be watered about once every week to 10 days, depending on the soil and climate conditions. A light soaking is all that's needed. The soil should be kept relatively moist, but not soggy; it should dry out some between waterings. During hot and dry spells, additional water may be needed. When you apply water, allow it to trickle slowly and don't just sprinkle the surface, as this isn't effective. Check for moisture by sticking your finger into the soil - if it's dry to the point you can barely move it, it's time to water.
sunlight
Fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny') enjoys full sun for best growth and color. For optimal results, this grass should be in a sunny spot that receives 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. P. alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' should not be planted in an area that receives less than 4 hours of sunlight daily, or the foliage may become sparse and weak.
pruning
Fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny') should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Prune back the fountain grass by no more than a third of its size using sharp pruning shears or hedge clippers. Pruning later in the season, when the fountain grass has gone to seed, will help promote strong regrowth in the spring. Monitor the fountain grass plant closely during the growing season and prune back any straggly or bare patches as needed. Too much pruning, however, can damage or stunt the growth of the fountain grass.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' or fountain grass should begin in late summer or early fall, typically in August or September.
Starts Flowering
Fountain grass typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' or fountain grass should begin in late summer or early fall, typically in August or September.
