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Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'

Mexican feather grass

£12.99
£12.99

2 litre pot

Soft, flowing and full of movement, Stipa 'Pony Tails' brings light texture and elegance to sunny garden spaces.
  • Low maintenance
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Excellent movement and texture
  • Ideal for contemporary and prairie gardens
  • Long season of interest

  • Aspect

    full sun

  • Hardiness

    Hardy in most UK gardens with well-drained soil.

  • Flowers

    June - August

  • Soil type

    Sandy soil, loam, chalk

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  • Why we like this plant

    Choose Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' for its soft texture and elegant movement. It blends effortlessly with flowering perennials and adds a calming, natural feel to sunny gardens and modern planting schemes.

  • About this plant

    A graceful ornamental grass with fine, hair-like foliage that moves beautifully in the breeze. Its soft green leaves and silky flower plumes add texture, lightness and natural movement to borders and containers.

  • Key features

    • Fine, flowing foliage with a soft airy appearance
    • Elegant movement in even the lightest breeze
    • Silky flower heads through summer
    • Excellent for naturalistic and prairie-style planting
    • Works well in borders and patio containers

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 50–70cm | Spread: 40–60cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Clump-forming ornamental grass

  • Moisture

    Well-drained to dry

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Border edge, gravel garden or patio container

Planting guide

Plant in spring or early autumn in full sun and sharply drained soil. Avoid heavy wet ground, especially in winter. Space plants well to allow their flowing habit to develop naturally.

Care tips

Avoid excessive feeding, which can make growth floppy. Comb through foliage annually to keep plants fresh and tidy. Divide mature clumps in spring if needed.

Winter care

Leave foliage in place over winter for protection and seasonal interest. Comb through with gloved hands or trim lightly in early spring to remove dead growth before fresh shoots emerge.