Mexican Feather Grass
Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'
Mexican Feather Grass
Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'
Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'
11cm
£0.00
Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails' (Mexican feather grass) is one of the most loved of all ornamental grasses, prized for its soft, flowing movement and feathery texture. It forms a neat fountain of fine, thread-like green foliage that catches every breeze, before sending up a haze of silky, buff-coloured plumes through summer that bleach to pale blonde as they age. Run your hand through it and you'll see exactly how it earned the 'Ponytails' name.
This is a wonderfully versatile grass for contemporary, gravel, prairie and coastal-style planting. Plant it in drifts for a sea of texture, dot it through perennials to add lightness and motion, or grow it in pots where its movement can be appreciated up close. It pairs beautifully with verbena, salvias, echinacea and other sun-lovers.
How and where to grow it
Stipa tenuissima is happiest in full sun and free-draining soil, it positively thrives in poor, dry, sandy or gravelly ground and dislikes wet, heavy conditions, especially over winter. It is hardy and semi-evergreen, looking good for much of the year. In late winter, simply comb through the clump with gloved fingers or trim lightly to remove tired growth before fresh blades push through.
- Position: full sun, sheltered or exposed
- Soil: light, free-draining; ideal for dry gardens
- Care: comb out or cut back in late winter; deadhead to limit self-seeding
Every plant we send is nursery-grown and carefully selected, ready to bring effortless movement and a soft, naturalistic feel to your garden.
