{"product_id":"stipa-tenuissima-ponytails","title":"Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mexican feather grass) is one of the most loved of all \u003cstrong\u003eornamental grasses\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, sheltered or exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, free-draining; ideal for dry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e comb out or cut back in late winter; deadhead to limit self-seeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant we send is nursery-grown and carefully selected, ready to bring effortless movement and a soft, naturalistic feel to your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"11cm","offer_id":57809636196735,"sku":"STIPTENUPONY11","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/stipa-tenuissima-ponytails","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}