Stipa tenuissima (Pot Size 10.5cm) Pony Tails sold by Boma Garden Centre

This award-winning ornamental grass brings movement and texture to sunny borders and gravel gardens. Stipa tenuissima’s wispy, pale yellow-green foliage produces feathery silver-green plumes from summer onwards, maturing to a warm blonde-buff colour that catches the light as it sways in the gentlest breeze.Plant in full sun and well-drained soil-it dislikes waterlogging. Once established, it tolerates drought and needs minimal care: a light comb through in early spring removes dead foliage. Height around 60cm with a spread of 30-45cm, making it ideal for mixed borders, gravel gardens or a large container.Fully hardy throughout the UK and generally pest and disease-free, it flowers year-round with particular ornamental value from its feathery seed heads, which can be left for winter interest.