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Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Little Honey'

Pennisetumalopecuroides

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Pennisetum (pen-ih-SEE-tum)

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Species

alopecuroides (al-oh-pek-yur-OH-id-eez)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Good Fall Color

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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