Puppy Love - Dwarf Fountain Grass

Puppy Love is a compact, arching fountain grass with dark green foliage and dark red seed heads. Proven Winners lists it at 30–36 inches tall and wide, with fall flowering and hardiness in USDA Zones 5a–9b. Its upright, medium-sized habit works in borders, containers, mass plantings, or as a focal point, and its seed heads can also be used in cut or dried arrangements. [Proven Winners’ plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/pennisetum/puppy-love-fountain-grass-pennisetum-alopecuroides) identifies this plant and gives its exposure, size, seasonal, and growing information. ## Garden Use Plant in full sun where the graceful foliage and red seed heads have space to arch. The published spread is 30–36 inches, so allow a similar planting interval rather than crowding it among smaller plants. ## Growing Conditions Average or fertile soil is suitable; keep it well drained and avoid persistently wet roots. Proven Winners lists average water needs and acidic to neutral soil preferences. Full sun supports flowering and foliage color. ## Seasonal Care This is a perennial warm-season grass. Leave the dried seed heads for autumn texture, then remove the previous season’s growth before spring shoots begin. ## Maintenance Proven Winners rates the plant easy to maintain. Cut back old foliage before new growth and water during dry spells while it establishes.