Lagurus ovatus
hare's tail grass
Forms a tuft of narrow, arching leaves, with slender stems bearing dense ovoid flower-heads, at first pale green, later pale buff to cream
Synonyms
Lagurus ovatus 'Bunny's Tails'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Lagurus is an annual grass with linear leaves and spike-like ovoid flowering panicles which are good for drying
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mediterranean
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in a warm, sunny site. Prefers sandy soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring or by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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