Feather grass 'Ponytails'

Stipa tenuifolia 'Ponytails' forms soft, cascading clumps of fine fresh green leaves that ripple beautifully with even the slightest breeze. Delicate silvery flower heads appear during summer, enhancing its graceful appearance. This hardy ornamental grass brings lightness to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and containers while providing elegant year-round structure.

Watering and Care

Stipa tenuifolia 'Ponytails' prefers dry to moderately fresh soil with excellent drainage. Once established, it requires very little water and handles drought extremely well. Excessive moisture should be avoided.

Maintenance

Comb through or lightly trim the foliage in spring to remove old growth. Heavy pruning is rarely required. The grass remains attractive throughout the year.

Location

Plant in full sun with sandy or gravelly soil. It is ideal for contemporary gardens, gravel beds, and container displays.

Tip

The fine foliage moves gracefully in even the slightest breeze, adding constant motion to the garden.

Stipa tenuifolia 'Ponytails' delights with delicate, soft stems that give flower beds, borders, and rock gardens summer movement. Especially decorative in natural-style plantings, grass gardens, or as a solitary grass.

The flower spikes attract insects, visually enlivening the garden.