Stipa Tenuissima ‘Ponytails’
Description
Add effortless elegance and movement to your garden with Stipa tenuissima ‘Ponytails’, a fine-textured ornamental grass that sways beautifully in the breeze. Ideal for South London’s urban spaces, this soft and airy grass brings texture to borders, raised beds, and containers. Pair it with echinacea, salvias, or lavender for a low-maintenance, modern planting scheme.
Plants supplied in a growers pot.
Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: 60–80cm
Mature Spread: 30–50cm
Flower Colour: Silvery-yellow seedheads
Flowering Period: Late spring to summer
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Fragrant: No
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions
Position: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Acid to neutral
Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for insects and seedheads for birds
Perfect For:
Urban and courtyard gardens
Contemporary or prairie-style planting
Containers and soft edging
Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant schemes
How to Grow:
Plant in a sunny, free-draining spot. Comb through gently in early spring to remove old foliage and keep it looking fresh and feathery.
Please note:
Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.