Piglet Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Piglet Fountain Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
Sweet, petite, and darling little Piglet Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Piglet') is a new fountain grass that is perfectly sized for any garden or container gardener! It's half the size of Dwarf Fountain Grass and much more floriferous than Little Bunny Pennisetum, and looks just as cute as can be!
Forming a 1-2 foot tall and wide ball of spiky green, ultra-slender foliage, Piglet is a warm-season grass and may take a bit of time before it emerges in the spring, but once the temperatures are warmer, it jumps out of the ground into a shower of spiky green. As it grows, the older outer blades fan out to the ground to create a lovely ball of texture that is barely knee-high. Late summer also brings the pinkish-white plumes that become spine-looking but soft, creamy white bottlebrushes until fall!
The value of this long-lived and low-maintenance Fountain Grass comes from the varied colors and textures of the foliage as well as the striking flower spikes. Thriving throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9, from spring into the dead of winter, this grass offers an endearing display!
Planting and Application:
Piglet is one of those Ornamental Grasses that easily complements flowering plants nearby while making an impactful statement on its own! Fantastic as specimen plantings and in groupings, this little darling looks great mixed among its Little Bunny, Red Bunny Tails, and Dwarf counterparts as a mixed grass display that's easy to grow, long-lasting, and provides winter interest! The puffy seed heads are irresistible to kids, so plant a few in a Children's Garden or add some softness and charm to a Rock garden!
Hardy and xeric once established, Piglet lends its adorable form to that hell strip along the road, sidewalk, or driveway where it won’t mind the full sun, heat, and occasional salt spray. Fountain Grass is a good choice for busy gardeners because it requires little or no pruning, fussing over, or excess maintenance. Perfect en masse along hot, sunny swaths of ground, on hard-to-mow slopes, and in a checkerboard pattern on an eroding hillside.
Even small and tough enough for sunny porch pots, and patio planters where Piglet Pennisetum can be both a filler and thriller! Add some excitement among mixed planters on the front porch where this darling little Ornamental grass complements everything from wildflowers to formal plantings alike!
- Darling Dwarf Round Fountains of Spiky Green Foliage
- Fluffy Pinkish-Silvery Plumes Turn Creamy White
- Wonderfully Easy Care & Compact
- Highly Floriferous Warm-Season Ornamental Grass
- Containers, Mass Plantings & Groupings, Statements & Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Pennisetum grasses are resistant to most insects and tolerate drought well. Plant in a full sun location that has well-drained soil of any kind. Water enough to establish, then this little perennial grass is good to go except for extreme heat and drought; then it will appreciate a drink to keep it looking its best! Prune warm-season ornamental grasses in the early spring and have patience as they are a bit slower to emerge in the cooler spring weather.
- Full Sun Dwarf Grass
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Low Maintenance & Xeric
- Prune Back Early Spring
Get the endearing little Piglet Fountain Grass from NatureHills.com! Gardens big and small all enjoy these darling little Ornamental grasses and their easy-going charm! Buy yours today!
