Lagurus ovatus

Also Known As

Bunny Tails

Plant type

grass / grass like, annual / biennial

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

1-12

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Lagurus ovatus plant details

Lagurus ovatus is a deciduous annual / biennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer cream flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lagurus ovatus

Plant type: annual / biennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 0 - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lagurus ovatus

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This cutie pie has a bevy of soft, fuzzy flower heads that become luminous when they catch the sun, highlighting their irresistible soft plumes. It adds welcome texture to flower beds and edges in lower fertility, well-drained, even sandy soils. A neat and compact grower, it stars in cut flower bouquets and excels as a dried flower of autumn, when the fluffs turn golden beige. Fun to grow and easy peasy, kids will love it!

By: Select Seeds

The most appealing of ornamental grasses, and perfectly named because the cream colored 2" oblong flower heads are as soft and fluffy as a bunny's tail. Borne on long stems, they are very attractive in the garden or in a pot. Nice to touch, and makes a wonderful dried flower that lasts forever. 18" tall