Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Pennisetum alopecuroides Piglet

Common Name: Piglet Fountain Grass

Description

Piglet Pennisetum (Pennisetum alopecuroides) A dwarf mounding variety of Pennisetum Grass.

Plant TypePerennials Hardy, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone(5)6
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
FlowersPinkish white turning tawny, shatter so there is little winter interest.
LeavesThe flexible green blades are long and narrow, changing to a reddish-brown color in the fall.
Dimensions18 by 24 inches (HS) mounding
Propagationdivision
Cultivar OriginBred by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Illinois USA
Notes & ReferenceIntrinsic Perennials web site
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