Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'

Also Known As

Piglet Dwarf Fountain Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 18"-32'
W: 30"-40"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' plant details

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 'Piglet'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 30 IN - 40 IN - wide, 18 IN - 32 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Not TOO big and not TOO little, this 18" fountain grass is JUST right for borders, edging, patio containers... just about anything!; mid-late-summer tawny plumes cascade over the fine green foliage. S/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

If you are looking for a perfectly sized Pennisetum that's loaded with fluffy blooms and doesn't require much care, this new cultivar may be your answer. Though 'Piglet' is small statured, about half the size of Pennisetum 'Hameln', it's certainly not the runt of the litter, growing taller and more substantial than 'Little Bunny'. Easy to tuck into a tight, well drained space amid Asters and Astrantia 'Buckland', it's long lived, fine textured green foliage supports a light-as-air profusion of tawny-colored cylindrical blooms. (pp#19,074)

By: Digging Dog Nursery

An Intrinsic Introduction! Short green mounds have showy 3" bottle-brush flowers in late summer on very uniform plants that reach 2'. Can be marginally hardy. Frequent division in spring (once plants show green) will keep plants vigorous. Full sun, well drained soil. Warm Season Grass. PP#19,074