Pony Tails Ornamental Grasses (Stipa Tenuissima Pony Tails)

Pony Tails Ornamental Grasses Description

Pony Tails Grass is a graceful and elegant ornamental grass, valued for its fine, feathery foliage and flowing flower spikes. The soft, arching leaves create a light, airy texture, while the delicate flower plumes emerge green in late spring and mature to a golden hue, adding warmth and movement to the garden. This compact grass reaches a height of approximately 30 to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet), making it ideal for borders, pathways, rockeries, and containers.

With its semi evergreen nature, Pony Tails Grass retains some of its foliage through milder winters, while its seed heads persist into autumn, providing lasting seasonal interest. Its adaptability and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for low maintenance gardens, gravel gardens, and Mediterranean style planting schemes.

Pruning Advice

Tidy in Early Spring: In late winter or early spring, gently comb through the grass with your fingers or a rake to remove dead foliage and flower heads. This helps rejuvenate the plant and encourages fresh, healthy growth.

Avoid Hard Pruning: Do not cut the grass back completely, as it does not respond well to hard pruning. Focus on removing spent stems and tidying the plant.

Control Self Seeding: In favourable conditions, Pony Tails Grass can self seed prolifically. If you want to limit this, remove flower heads before the seeds mature.

Further Information

Elegant Aesthetic: The soft, feathery texture of its foliage and flower heads adds movement and a cloud like effect to the garden.

Seasonal Interest: Offers year round appeal with golden flower heads in summer and autumn, and semi evergreen foliage that persists in mild winters.

Compact Size: Its modest height and spread make it suitable for small gardens, containers, and borders without overpowering other plants.

Drought Tolerance: Thrives in well drained, dry soil, making it an ideal choice for gardens with limited water availability.

Wildlife Friendly: The flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the seed heads can provide shelter for insects and food for birds.

Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care, making it perfect for gardeners seeking an easy to grow yet visually appealing plant.

Delivery & Returns

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