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:

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  Mature Height: 60–80cm


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  Mature Spread: 30–50cm


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  Flower Colour: Silvery-yellow seedheads


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to summer


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  Foliage: Semi-evergreen


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid to neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for insects and seedheads for birds

Perfect For:

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  Urban and courtyard gardens


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  Contemporary or prairie-style planting


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  Containers and soft edging


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  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.