Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny' PP21917

Fountain Grass-Miniature

Pennisetum alopecuroides ÔBurgundy BunnyÕ PP21917

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery

Pennisetum alopecuroides ÔBurgundy BunnyÕ PP21917

Photo Credit: Susan Martin

Pennisetum alopecuroides ÔBurgundy BunnyÕ PP21917

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens


Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Burgundy Bunny' PP21917

Fountain Grass-Miniature

This sport of 'Little Bunny' discovered at Walla Walla Nurseries bears the same notable characteristics of its parent with the addition of bright red color beginning in early summer. Finely textured, mounding foliage turns all-red in fall topped with petite plumes on 18" stems. Excellent in combination containers and as edging.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 10-12"
  • Spread: 18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Red Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 10-12"
  • Spread: 18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Red Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: No
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: No
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants vary widely by type. Cool season grasses are generally best planted in the fall prior or in late winter/early spring in the greenhouse. Warm season grasses can be planted in spring and summer for same-season sales. Sedges grow best when planted in spring and summer rather than the fall prior.

Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants grow well in a wide range of growing media types, provided there is adequate moisture-holding capacity and good drainage. While getting established in their finished containers, most prefer to be kept moist, but not saturated.

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Consistent
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes