Genus Information
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Sun Requirements
[divider]Stipa tenuissima Pony Tails can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
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Hardiness
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Mexican feather grass is semi-hardy, and will benefit from some protection in winter.
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Growth Information
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Stipa tenuissima Pony Tails is quite a fast grower and in the right conditions will reach its full size in 2-5 years. It can reach heights of up to 0.5-1m and will spread up to 0.1-0.5m.
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Flowering
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Stipa tenuissima Pony Tails produces black and green flowers. These flowers will be produced between June to August.
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Foliage
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Mexican feather grass is a deciduous plant and produces green and brown foliage and will benefit from some pruning in Spring.
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Wildlife, Pests and Diseases
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Stipa tenuissima Pony Tails is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is not known to attract any particular wildlife and is not considered to be toxic.
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Soil Requirements
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Mexican feather grass requires a soil that stays slightly wet, but also has decent drainage and it can be planted in soil of any pH.
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