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Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Cassian'
Dwarf Fountain Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Thick, mounding clumps of fine grass become a cushion for fluffy, tan bottlebrush seed heads in late summer. Rich fall colors range across reds and oranges. Foliage stays under 2' while seed heads get up to 3'.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-29.
Good to know
- Good fall color.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass get?
About 30-36" tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass need?
Low water use.
Will Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Cassian Dwarf Fountain Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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