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Grass - Pony Tails
(Stipa tenuissima)
Pony tails is excellent for containers and large pots, but can also be planted in large groupings for a dramatic effect. Plumes can be cut and dried for use in winter decorations. This perennial grass will bloom the first year! Plants don't get any more graceful than Pony Tails.
Average Count: 150 Seeds
Flower Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Height: 12" to 18"
Exposure: Full Sun
When to Sow Outside: 3 weeks before average last frost date or later. Can also be sown in early fall.
When to Sow Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before last frost.
Seed Depth: 1/8"
Seed Spacing: 1"
Days to Emerge: 10 to 20
Thinning: When 1" tall thin to 12" apart
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