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đž Ponytail Grass (Stipa tenuissima) - 100 Seeds | Feathery Fountain Grass, Drought-Tolerant, Graceful Movement in Breeze!
đž Ponytail Grass (Stipa tenuissima) - 100 Seeds | Feathery Fountain Grass, Drought-Tolerant, Graceful Movement in Breeze!
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đ¨Â Nature's Dancing Feathers! Also called Mexican Feather Grass, this delicate perennial forms 2-3 ft tall airy clumps of silky green blades that turn golden in summer. The slightest breeze sets these whisper-thin seed heads in mesmerizing motion, creating living kinetic art in your garden. Perfect for xeriscapes, borders, and containers.
Key Features & Benefits:
â Hypnotic Movement - Silky seed heads sway beautifully in wind
â Drought Champion - Thrives with minimal water once established
â Year-Round Interest - Evergreen in mild climates, golden winter color
â Low Maintenance - No dividing needed, pest-free
â Erosion Control - Deep roots stabilize slopes
Growing Guide:
đąÂ Sowing Time:
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Spring sowing after last frost
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Fall sowing in zones 7-11
âď¸Â Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours)
đ§Â Watering:Â Light; drought-tolerant (water weekly until established)
đąÂ Soil Type: Well-draining, even poor/rocky soils (pH 6.0-8.0)
đżÂ Plant Spacing: 18-24" apart
âď¸Â Care Tips:
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Comb through clumps in spring to remove dead foliage
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Avoid rich soils/fertilizer (causes floppiness)
Why Gardeners Love It:
đŹď¸Â Mesmerizing Motion - Creates constant gentle movement
đľÂ Water-Wise Wonder - Perfect for dry gardens
đžÂ Textural Contrast - Softens hardscapes beautifully
đŚÂ Wildlife Friendly - Seeds attract birds
Contains 0.1 grams or around 100 seeds
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