Ornamental Grass ‘Bunny Tails’

Lagurus ovatus

Features

  • Dryable
  • Easy to grow
  • Heat-loving
  • Medium producer
  • Suitable for containers

Description

You won’t be able to keep your hands off this irresistible ornamental grass that’s as soft as a well-worn baby’s blanket. Compact plants produce graceful gray-green blades with elongated heads that turn a delicate cream color and soften as they age. Everyone who visits the farm loves this grass! It mixes well with everything and looks fantastic dried. Fluffy wands catch slightly in the breeze. Plant en masse for a real show.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 22 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest at any stage once seed heads emerge. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. To dry, harvest after blooms have dropped their pollen, and hang bundles upside down in a warm, dark place.

Details

Description

You won’t be able to keep your hands off this irresistible ornamental grass that’s as soft as a well-worn baby’s blanket. Compact plants produce graceful gray-green blades with elongated heads that turn a delicate cream color and soften as they age. Everyone who visits the farm loves this grass! It mixes well with everything and looks fantastic dried. Fluffy wands catch slightly in the breeze. Plant en masse for a real show.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 22 to 24 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 to 120 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest at any stage once seed heads emerge. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days. To dry, harvest after blooms have dropped their pollen, and hang bundles upside down in a warm, dark place.

Sources

How to Grow

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