Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Honey'

Also Known As

Little Honey Dwarf Fountain Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"
W: 1'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Honey' plant details

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Honey' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Honey'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 12 IN tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Honey'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dwarfer (to 12") than its dwarf (18") parent ?Little Bunny?, the foliage of this little clumper is striped with white (tinted pink), its fountaining habit dotted with white ?foxtails? in fall; use as accent, clump or border. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A fabulous grass to pair with Little Bunny, this dwaf Pennisetum has pretty dark green blades with silver variegation. Can also be drought tolerant when established.

By: Garden World

Dwarf clumps fine green w/slight creamy variegation

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

A variegated version of dwarf fountain grass usually only reaching 12". Foliage is deep green, edged in cream. This honey can be planted in partial shade or full sun.