Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' (Chinese fountaingrass) bears showy and light pink blossoms during mid summer to late autumn. This ornamental grass is clump forming and has medium green and faded green foliage that is showy, glossy and fine textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics
This ornamental grass attracts birds to your garden. Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions
Depending upon your local conditions, Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet' (Chinese fountaingrass) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
