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Lagurus ovatus

bunny tail or hare's tail grass

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Soft, fur-like flowerheads, which are irresistible to the touch, make this gorgeous, tufted, annual grass ideal for sensory gardens. The flowerheads are fine additions to cut arrangements, and will dry well for longer-lasting appeal. Lagurus ovatus will also flourish in coastal settings.

Bunny tails grass can occasionally self-seed in free-draining soils and mild areas, so you may find new plants appearing the following year, but the original plant does not reliably overwinter. For a consistent display, it is best treated as an annual and resown or replanted each spring.

How to care for Lagurus ovatus:

Bunny tail grass thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly once established, as it prefers dry conditions and can tolerate drought. Remove faded flower heads to keep plants tidy and encourage new growth. In colder areas, protect from winter wet or grow as an annual. It also performs well in containers and makes excellent dried flowers for indoor displays.

Sowing instructions:

Sow seed 5mm (2in) deep in a well prepared, sunny seed bed in spring and thin out when large enough to handle. Alternatively start them in autumn using a gritty compost and keep them in a cold frame. Pot on the seedlings (being careful not to disturb the roots), when large enough to handle and harden off before planting out in spring.
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

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