Stipa tenuissima (Nassella tenuissima) 'PONYTAILS'

Stipa tenuissima (Nassella tenuissima) 'PONYTAILS'
feather grass

SIZE/TYPE	low perennial
USUAL HEIGHT	0.3-0.4m
USUAL WIDTH	0.3-0.4m
LEAVES	semi-deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	less showy but noticeable
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	cream
BLOOMING TIME	June - October
LOCATION	full sun
USDA zone (lowest)	6 (down to -23°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Bamboos and grasses

Feather grass comes from a country where it would definitely be called maravilloso as it comes from Mexico, Argentina, and can also be found in New Mexico and Texas in USA. Ponytails is a compact and a little shorter variety with thin, soft green foliage and about 30-40 tall stems with plume-like flowers from early summer until autumn. They are light green first, maturing to beige or buff later.

Somewhat arching habit is what makes this ornamental grass so popular along with the fact that the flowers move in the slightest breeze. That is possibly why it is a sought after plant among bamboo lovers who appreciate any added value such as movement and sound.

Feather grass loves sunny and warm locations in free draining soil of any pH. In mild winters in remains evergreen, still cutting back in early spring is essential for forming a nice plant the following year. No requirements as far as extra watering. Hardy to about -24°C (USDA zone 6).

Last update: 16-10-2014

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EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
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HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.