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Bunny Tails

Lagurus Ovatus

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Overview

Lagurus ovatus, commonly known as Bunny Tails, is a charming ornamental grass known for its fluffy, cream to pale pink, tail-like seed heads, resembling a bunny's tail. This annual grows to a petite height of 12-24 inches with a similar spread. It thrives in USDA zones 4-10, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it perfect for borders, pots, or as a textural accent in bouquets.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 4–10Type Annual

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — Its modest size and adaptability make it a versatile and endearing option for a diverse array of garden styles; it thrives in

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–24 Inches
Mature width: 10–12 Inches

Classification

Type: Annual
Family: Poaceae

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Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — offering a prolonged display of interest, image 44

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — this annual grass cultivar typically reaches a modest height of 1 to 2 feet; making it an easy-to-maintain choice, image 70

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — offering a prolonged display of interest, image 73

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-10, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; resembling a bunny's tail, image 63

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — it displays good drought tolerance; its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it perfect for borders

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — making it an easy-to-maintain choice for xeriscaping

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — Situating this plant in USDA zones 4 through 10 allows it to perform at its best

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — and their unique texture and form capture the interest of onlookers

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — It is best planted in well-drained soil and once established; annual with white blooms, image 79

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — Its low maintenance and drought tolerance make it perfect for borders; rabbit tail-like inflorescences

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — or as a textural accent in bouquets

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — and their unique texture and form capture the interest of onlookers; annual for full or half, image 75

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — When designing a garden landscape; commonly known as Bunny Tails, image 71

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — Its modest size and adaptability make it a versatile and endearing option for a diverse array of garden styles

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — this annual grass cultivar typically reaches a modest height of 1 to 2 feet

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — It thrives in USDA zones 4-10, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; resembling a bunny's tail

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — rabbit tail-like inflorescences

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — commonly referred to as Bunny Tails or Hare's Tail grass

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — Bunny Tails is also a favorite for dried floral arrangements.<br><br>For optimal growth; tufted seed heads emerge in, image 77

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — often bringing a playful character to the garden setting; or as a textural accent in bouquets, image 76

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — When designing a garden landscape; commonly known as Bunny Tails

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — rabbit tail-like inflorescences; is a whimsical ornamental grass that is highly cherished for its fluffy

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — white flowers in the garden

Bunny Tails (Lagurus Ovatus) — tufted seed heads emerge in late spring to early summer and persist well into the fall

Photographs by 20 contributors

Fernando Losada Rodríguez, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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Kevin Thiele from Perth, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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John Tann from Sydney, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Denis Barthel, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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