Grasses
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny'
Little Bunny miniature fountain grass
Small, creamy bottlebrush plumes rise just above a low clump of fine green leaves. This true miniature is most effective along a sunny edge, in a small container or in groups where its delicate flowers will not disappear among taller plants. The seed heads remain attractive after summer flowering and into winter.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- Height: 10 in.; about 12 in. in flower · Spread: About 12–18 in.
- Water
- Dry to average once established
- Hardiness
- USDA 6–9
- Bloom
- Midsummer; persistent bottlebrush seed heads.
Sizes & prices
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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Generally resistant; not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Tolerant once established.
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged soil.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Seasonal interest
- Habit
- Miniature, clumping warm-season grass.
Growing & care
- Pruning
- Cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth.
- Soil
- Well-drained soil; avoid overwatering.
Sources & photo credits
University of Wisconsin Extension
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.