Showy, silvery to pinkish-white, bristly, bottle brush-like flower spikes arch outward from the clump in late summer like water spraying from a fountain (hence the common name). Flower spikes turn brownish as the seeds form, and spikes usually persist until late fall or early winter before shattering. What's not to love about a grass named 'Piglet'? With its pleasing physique and cute bottlebrush plumes, this dwarf fountain grass radiates charisma.
When considering its height, think of Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' PP19074 as the middle sister to Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Little Bunny' and best-seller Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'. This height difference gives. A dwarf Hardy Fountain Grass as cute as its name, 'Piglet' measures to about half the size of its parent 'Hameln,' forming a more compact mound to about a foot high (18 inches in bloom), making him a much better fit for smaller garden spaces and containers.
As with its parent, bottlebrush-like spikes of pretty, silvery. Also reportedly more floriferous than 'Little Bunny'. Common name: 'Piglet' fountain grass Botanical name:Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' Foliage: Long, narrow, flexible green blades.
Foliage turns reddish brown in fall. Flowers: Fuzzy. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' PP19074 Common Name: Fountain Grass, Ornamental Grass The perfect size fountain grass! Many gardeners have wished for a fountain grass that was taller than 'Little Bunny' but shorter than 'Hameln'.
Their wishes have been granted! 'Piglet' measures in at just about 18 inches, or knee height. 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. 'Piglet' typically grows in a graceful, spreading clump to 18" tall and 24" wide. Narrow, medium to deep green leaves (to 1/2" wide) form a clump rising to only 8" tall.
Flower stalks rise from the clump to 18" tall. Height: 0.75 to 1.50 feet Spread: 1.00 to 2.00 feet Bloom Time: August to October Bloom Description: P. Pennisetum Piglet Fountain Grass Pennisetum alo.
'Piglet' was introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. Perhaps the most perfectly sized compact fountain grass. Its height falls right in between 'Little Bunny' and 'Hameln'.
Great in a container. Salt tolerant. Category: Grasses Patent: PP#19074 Hardiness Zone: 5-9 Height: 1.
Piglet dwarf fountain grass is a diminutive form of the very popular Hameln fountain grass. Piglet grows to about 18 inches tall and two feet wide with pinkish. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' () Hardiness Zones: 10a 10b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b Quick Overview: 'Piglet' was discovered and introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens.
Perhaps the most perfectly sized compact fountain grass. Its height falls right in between 'Little Bunny' and 'Hameln'. Great as an edger or in a.