{"product_id":"stipa-tenuissima-pony-tails-mexican-feather-grass-height-30-40cm-3lt","title":"Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' | Mexican Feather Grass - Height 30-40cm - 3lt","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eStipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’, often known as Mexican feather grass, is a graceful ornamental grass prized for its exceptionally fine, hair-like foliage and light, airy presence in the garden. It forms soft, rounded clumps of slender green blades that resemble flowing strands of hair, creating a fountain-like shape that moves beautifully with the slightest breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eIn late spring and early summer, the plant produces delicate, feathery flower panicles that rise just above the foliage. These silky seed heads begin as pale green before gradually turning a warm golden-buff colour as the season progresses. When backlit by sunlight, the plumes appear almost luminous, giving borders a soft, shimmering quality that adds both texture and movement to planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eTypically reaching around 45–60 cm in height and spread, Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’ works well in a wide range of garden styles. It is particularly effective in naturalistic planting, prairie-style borders, gravel gardens and contemporary landscapes, where its flowing habit contrasts beautifully with more structured plants. It also combines well with drought-tolerant perennials such as salvias, echinaceas and verbena, softening the overall composition while adding a sense of rhythm and continuity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eThis ornamental grass thrives best in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and requires very little maintenance, making it a popular choice for low-maintenance planting schemes. In milder areas it can remain semi-evergreen, although older foliage may benefit from a gentle combing through in early spring to remove dead blades and encourage fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2171\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOverall, Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’ is valued for its elegance, resilience and ability to introduce softness, motion and natural beauty to garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arundel Arboretum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56704605127034,"sku":"STIP-PONY-GR03-2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9130\/4688\/files\/01729a0d-3e04-4549-874b-90f95112baf9.jpg?v=1773825673","url":"https:\/\/www.arundelarboretum.co.uk\/products\/stipa-tenuissima-pony-tails-mexican-feather-grass-height-30-40cm-3lt","provider":"Arundel Arboretum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}