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Lagurus ovatus (Hare's tail grass)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lagurus ovatus
Other names
Hare's tail grass, Rabbit's tail grass, Turk's head grass, Bunnies' tails , Bunny tail grass
Genus
Lagurus 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
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Cream, Pale-green in Summer; Pale-brown, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Lagurus ovatus (Hare's tail grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny site. Prefers sandy soil
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Lagurus ovatus
Other names
Hare's tail grass, Rabbit's tail grass, Turk's head grass, Bunnies' tails , Bunny tail grass
Genus
Lagurus 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Pale-green in Summer; Pale-brown, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Lagurus ovatus (Hare's tail grass) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny site. Prefers sandy soil
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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