A perennial grass with erect narrow bright green leaves. Soft feathery greenish-gold panicles ageing to buff, remaining ornamental until late autumn. Very similar to the species.
Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails'
Mexican feather grass
Details
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Flower Colour | Cream |
| Flowering Period | Jul | Aug | Sep |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Euphorbia, Oenothera, Lychnis |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 50cm |
| Soil | Light, well-drained |
| Spread | 30cm |
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Hi how late can I plant these - we live in southern Hampshire so it is relatively mild. I would keep them in the pots as long as possible as I need to prepare the soil. Best wishes Imogen
Autumn is an ideal time to plant them so as long as it is before you have any hard frosts