Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' - Mexican Feather Grass
A graceful, clump-forming deciduous grass that brings exceptional movement and texture to gardens with its ultra-fine, hair-like foliage. The delicate green leaves form flowing fountains that sway and shimmer with the slightest breeze, creating a dynamic, ever-changing display. In summer, airy flower heads emerge, aging to beautiful golden-blonde tones that glow when backlit by the sun.
Seasonal Highlights
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Spring: Fresh green foliage emerges in fine, flowing clumps
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Summer: Delicate flower heads rise above the foliage
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Autumn: Foliage and flowers mature to golden-blonde tones
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Winter: Dried foliage provides structure and movement
Key Features
- Exceptional movement and flow adds dynamism to plantings
- Ultra-fine texture creates soft, feathery appearance
- Self-sows gently to naturalize in gravel or well-drained areas
- Extremely drought-tolerant once established
- Low maintenance and deer-resistant
- Beautiful when backlit by low sun
Perfect For
- Adding movement and texture to borders
- Gravel gardens and Mediterranean plantings
- Prairie-style and naturalistic schemes
- Softening hard landscaping
- Container planting for textural interest
- Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant gardens
Growing Tips
Plant in well-drained, even poor soil in full sun. Excellent drainage is essential, particularly in winter. Thrives in hot, dry positions where many plants struggle. Leave foliage standing through winter for structure and interest, cutting back to ground level in early spring before new growth emerges. Requires no feeding or special care once established. May self-seed in suitable conditions.
Looks Great With
Plant in drifts with flowering perennials like Echinacea, Verbena bonariensis and Salvia for prairie-style plantings. Combine with Lavender, Perovskia and Sedum for Mediterranean schemes. Use to soften architectural plants like Agapanthus or structural grasses like Miscanthus.
This beautiful, low-maintenance grass brings year-round texture, movement and ethereal beauty to gardens, making it an essential choice for modern, naturalistic planting designs.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
