Pony Tails Feather Grass is a fine-textured ornamental grass that brings movement and elegance to full-sun gardens in hardiness zone 7. This heirloom cultivar of Nassella tenuissima grows 24 inches tall and just 18 inches wide, producing delicate, feathery plumes from summer through fall. Once established, it thrives on minimal water, handling drought conditions with grace while remaining completely deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking seasonal interest without constant fussing.
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The feathery, hair-like foliage of Pony Tails creates an almost ethereal effect as it sways in the breeze, producing graceful plumes that catch light beautifully from June through November. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance mean you can plant it and largely forget about it once it's settled in, yet it rewards you with months of visual interest without becoming invasive or demanding. The fine, delicate texture contrasts gorgeously with bolder perennials and shrubs, adding sophistication to mixed borders and native plant gardens.
Pony Tails Feather Grass serves as an ornamental focal point in mixed borders, rock gardens, and contemporary landscape designs. Its compact size and feathery plumes work well for adding vertical texture and movement to container plantings, and it's particularly valuable in xeriscaping and native plant gardens where low-water ornamentals are essential.
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Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant at a depth of 1/16 inch on the soil surface, as seeds require light to germinate. Keep the seed tray covered with a humidity dome to retain moisture and maintain temperatures around 65-70°F. Expect sprouting in 15-25 days. If germination is slow, move the tray to a cooler environment (35-40°F) for 2-4 weeks, then return it to warm temperatures to trigger sprouting.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date has passed. Harden off plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days before planting in the garden.
Direct sow seeds at the last frost date by scattering them on prepared soil surface; do not bury them, as they need light for germination.
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