Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'
Tactile, feathery blonde plumes
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Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'
- Introduce incredible tactile texture to your garden with this incredibly soft, feathery ornamental grass that begs to be touched.
- Watch as this stipa catches the slightest breeze, rippling and swaying to bring mesmerizing movement and life to your planting scheme.
- Stipa tenuissima is incredibly drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun, making it an essential component of any low-maintenance gravel or prairie garden.
- The fluffy, pale blonde plumes persist well into winter, providing essential structure and catching the morning frost beautifully.
- It is a fast-growing, highly versatile grass that looks absolutely stunning when mass-planted or used to soften the edges of hard landscaping.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' needs a heavy 40cm wide pot to stop it blowing over.
How big does it get?
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' is drought-tolerant once established, needing water only when the top 5 centimetres of soil feel dry.
Will this plant need pruning?
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' requires pruning in late winter or early spring. Cut the old stems back to around 10 to 15 centimetres from the ground before new growth appears.
How hardy is this plant?
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' is rated H3 to H4, tolerating temperatures down to -5°C to -10°C. It is hardy in mild southern or coastal UK gardens with excellent drainage, but may perish in cold, wet northern winters without protection.
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