Hush Puppy™ - Dwarf Fountain Grass

Hush Puppy™ is a compact fountain grass selected for its rounded green foliage and pink plumes. It flowers from mid-summer into fall and suits sunny borders, mass plantings, and large containers where its arching leaves and soft flower spikes can be seen. ## Garden Use The exact selection is described at [Saunders Brothers](https://www.saundersbrothers.com/plant/Pennisetum-alopecuroides-Hush-Puppy) as a 30–36 inch plant with a similar spread. The patent identifies the selection as Tift PA5 and describes reduced seed production; it is a useful choice when a fountain grass with less reseeding is wanted. Give it a sunny position and well-drained soil, allowing room for a rounded clump. ## Seasonal Care Leave the foliage through winter for structure, then cut it back before new growth resumes in spring. Water regularly while establishing, then adjust irrigation to the soil and local rainfall. The [plant patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP31027P3/en) records the selection’s breeding and identification. ## Maintenance Remove old foliage in late winter or early spring before fresh blades emerge. Divide an established clump when it becomes crowded or loses vigor.