Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails
Densely tufted, deciduous perennial with erect, narrowly linear to filament-like, tightly inrolled, bright green leaves, 30cm (12in) or more long. In summer bears many narrow, nodding, softly feathery panicles, to 30cm (12in) long, greenish white at first, becoming buff.

Source: The Royal Horticultural Society "A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants K-Z", page 1008

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Elegant densely-packed tufts of narrow-leaves, with very attractive soft, feathery plumes of dangling golden oat-like flowers on strong, wiry stems. Excellent for drying and flower arranging.

Suitable for: Sunny borders in any fertile free-draining or even dry soils.

Height & Spread: 40cm x 20cm (16in x 8in)

Care: Enjoy the winter effects of its pale-brown rustling leaves but cut back in early spring to encourage vigorous bushy new growth.

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