Lagurus ovatus
Sow seeds in spring for fluffy flowerheads that are soft to the touch.
Purpose: tactile flowers that look like rabbit tails. Cut the flowers to dry and use in craft projects.
Sensory appeal
| Sight | Fluffy flowerheads |
| Touch | Soft flowerheads |
Quick facts
| Height | 0.1-0.5m |
| Spread | 0.1m |
| Flower colour | Pale buff/cream |
| Season of interest | Spring-autumn |
| Plant type | Grass |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
How to grow
| Start from | Seed |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Planting distance | 15-30cm apart. Seed can be sown closer and thinned once seedlings are large enough to handle |
Care and maintenance
| General | Sow in spring, keeping ground damp but not soggy until seedlings appear |
