Lagurus ovatus (Hare's tail grass)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Lagurus ovatus

Other names: Hare's tail grass, Rabbit's tail grass, Turk's head grass, Bunnies' tails , Bunny tail grass


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Genus: Lagurus

Species: L. ovatus - L. ovatus is a clump-forming annual grass with slender, arching leaves, fine stems bearing dense fluffy flower-heads, at first pale green, later pale buff to cream.

Lagurus ovatus is: Deciduous

Flower: Pale-green, Cream in Summer; Pale-brown, Cream in Autumn

Foliage: Silvery-grey, Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Arching, Clump-forming, Upright

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Lagurus ovatus (Hare's tail grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting

Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, well-draining, soil in a warm, sunny site. Prefers sandy soil

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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