Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’
Also known as Nassella tenuissima.
Height: 12-24”
Spread: 20-24”
Sun Exposure: full sun to part shade
Soil Moisture: dry to average
Bloom Time: summer
Bloom Color: white
Foliage Color: green
US Native: native selection
Notes: drought tolerant, rabbit tolerant, cut flower
Care:
Comb out old growth with fingers as desired.
Stipa tenuissima, now officially known as Nassella tenuissima, is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass. It has upright clumps of airy silver green foliage, topped with feathery flower heads in summer, and sways gently in the slightest breeze. In late summer, the plant turns a beautiful buff color.
It's very low maintenance, drought tolerant and is rarely affected by pests and diseases.
Also known as pony tail grass, Mexican feather grass or Texas needle grass, Stipa tenuissima hails from mountainous areas of Texas and Mexico.
Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’
Also known as Nassella tenuissima.
Height: 12-24”
Spread: 20-24”
Sun Exposure: full sun to part shade
Soil Moisture: dry to average
Bloom Time: summer
Bloom Color: white
Foliage Color: green
US Native: native selection
Notes: drought tolerant, rabbit tolerant, cut flower
Care:
Comb out old growth with fingers as desired.
Stipa tenuissima, now officially known as Nassella tenuissima, is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass. It has upright clumps of airy silver green foliage, topped with feathery flower heads in summer, and sways gently in the slightest breeze. In late summer, the plant turns a beautiful buff color.
It's very low maintenance, drought tolerant and is rarely affected by pests and diseases.
Also known as pony tail grass, Mexican feather grass or Texas needle grass, Stipa tenuissima hails from mountainous areas of Texas and Mexico.
