Dwarf Fountain Grass

Add soft movement and graceful texture to your landscape with Dwarf Fountain Grass, a compact ornamental grass that delivers big visual impact in a small, easy-to-manage size. Its fine green foliage forms neat, arching clumps, topped in late summer by fluffy, bottlebrush-like plumes in soft tan or pinkish hues.

Perfect for borders, containers, and small-space gardens, this deer-resistant grass turns golden-bronze in fall, providing multi-season appeal with minimal maintenance.

Light: Full sun to light shade

Water: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established

Bloom Time: Late summer to fall

Growth Habit: Compact, mounding form with soft, upright plumes

Uses: Ideal for edging, mass plantings, containers, and mixed borders

Height: 18–24 inches (with plumes)

Spread: 18–24 inches

Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9

Difficulty: Easy – low-maintenance and beginner-friendly