Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails'
Original price
€9,95
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Original price
€45,00
Original price
€24,95
€9,95
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€45,00
Current price
€24,95
Stipa tenuissima
Stipa tenuissima is a compact, deciduous grass. It is upright, with gently arching, fine foliage and feathery flower panicles in summer.
Overview
Type
Grass
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Arching
Maturity
5-10 yrs
Max Height
0.6m
Max Spread
0.6m
Hardiness
H5
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Flowering Season
Foliage Season
Growing Conditions
Grow in loamy, sandy soil in full sun, partial shade. Cut back hard to 10-15cm in late February/March before new growth
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No
Care & Pests
Pruning
Cut back hard to 10-15cm in late February/March before new growth
Propagation
Care Tips
- Cut back in late winter
- Divide every 3-5 years in spring
- Leave seed heads for winter interest
Common Pests
Diseases