Stipa Pony Tails Grass Seeds

A graceful ornamental grass producing soft, feathery plumes above fine green foliage.

 

Known botanically as Stipa tenuissima Pony Tails, this variety is valued for its delicate texture and flowing habit.

 

Pony Tails offers movement and elegance in the garden, making it one of the most admired choices for borders, containers, and decorative planting.

 

Its clump forming habit and reliable performance make it a favourite for home gardens and naturalistic designs.

 

Seed Quantity Approx 0.1 grams

 

Sowing & Growing

When to Sow February to April indoors for transplanting outdoors after frost or directly outdoors in May

Germination 14 to 28 days at 18–20°C

Soil & Position Prefers fertile, well?drained soil; thrives in full sun

Height 40–60cm with clump?forming growth

Flowering June to September with abundant feathery plumes

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds on the surface of moist fine compost in trays or pots. Lightly cover with vermiculite. Maintain warmth until seedlings emerge. Transplant when large enough to handle into individual pots and grow on before planting outdoors after frost. Space plants 30cm apart in prepared beds or borders.

 

Grow & Maintenance

Grow in fertile soil with regular watering during dry periods. Stipa Pony Tails thrives in sunny sites and requires minimal maintenance. Cut back old foliage in late winter to encourage fresh spring growth. Suitable for borders, containers, and naturalistic planting. Protect young plants from slugs and snails.

 

Uses & Benefits

Perfect for borders, containers, and ornamental displays. Stipa Pony Tails produces soft feathery plumes creating texture and movement in mixed plantings. Highly suitable for modern garden design, pollinator?friendly schemes, and low?maintenance landscaping. Excellent for home gardens, allotments, and decorative planting.

 

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