Pennisetum 'Piglet'

Pennisetum 'Piglet' is a compact fountain grass known for its soft arching green foliage and abundant rosy pink flower plumes that appear in mid to late summer. Its smaller size and tidy form make it ideal for borders and smaller landscapes while still providing strong texture and movement.

Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well drained soils

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High deer resistance

Native Status

Hybrid ornamental grass derived from African species; not native to North America.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Birds

• Seed heads provide food for small birds in late season.

Bees

• Occasionally visited by pollinators during flowering.

Butterflies

• Provides light shelter and structure within pollinator friendly plantings.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 18 - 24 in apart for uniform clumping growth.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for borders, edging, containers, and mass plantings where soft texture and movement are desired.

Companion Plants

• Salvia nemorosa - Adds vertical flower spikes and contrasting structure.
• Echinacea purpurea - Provides bold blooms and strong pollinator support.
• Coreopsis verticillata - Enhances fine texture and extends seasonal color.
• Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' - Adds bright yellow contrast against soft pink plumes.