Lagurus ovatus L. Jump to: Distribution Maps | Sources. Habit: grass Description: "Softly hairy, erect, tufted annuals, 6-80 cm, with velvety greyish green leaves and erect to nodding, soft, silky, rounded panicles.Leaf-sheath densely pubescent, rounded, firmly membranous, distinctly ribbed; uppermost sheath ± inflated. The Lagurus genus only contains one grass species, an ornamental grass that goes under the common names of Rabbit-tail grass and Hare's Tail. Another new annual for me this year will be Bunny Tail grass aka Lagurus ovatus. The fluffy white 12-24" tall x 10-12" wide. It self seeds but is not invasive. Introduction: 1920 (agriculture. Lagurus ovatus. Genus Lagurus is an annual grass with linear leaves and spike-like ovoid flowering panicles which are good for drying Details L. ovatus forms a tuft of narrow, arching leaves, with slender stems bearing dense ovoid flower-heads, at first pale green, later pale buff to cream Bunny Tail Grass (Lagurus ovatus) just might be the most adorable plant we offer. Ornamental bunny tail grass can be grown in most USDA zones in the United States, but it does best in the southern states in zones 8-11. Again, I love the common name, very descriptive and charming. It is also known as hare’s-tail. How to Grow Bunny Tail Grasses. Torpedograss is one of the most serious weeds in Florida. It grows in or near shallow waters forming monocultures where it can quickly displace native vegetation. Nonnative to Florida FISC Category 1 Invasive. This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. Bunny tail grass (Lagurus ovatus) is a small ornamental grass that is native to the Mediterranean area. 1:81 (1753) Conservation Code: Not threatened Naturalised Status: Alien to Western Australia Name Status: Current Brief Description Grazyna Paczkowska, Monday 22 November 1993. Bunny Tail Grass is one of the few annual plants that offer year-round beauty. Fl. This is a warm season grass but performs well in summer in cooler zones. Cut these for long-lasting texture in dried arrangements. Ligule 1.4-2.6 mm, membranous, truncate, abaxially densely pubescent. The leaves of Lagurus are about 10 cm long. Origin: Old World. North of zone 8, it is grown as an annual but it will readily reseed in your garden. white/other, Aug to Dec or Mar (occasionally). They carry silky inflorescences atop 30 cm long stems that bloom in the summer. This grass forms low growing (under 24-inch) , rounded clumps. The flowers produced July through September are remarkably like the white tails of little rabbits. Not listed in NEMBA legislation, however it is troublesome and can smother and out compete other natural vegetation, however it doesn’t pose a problem where it occurs in the Reserve, so it will not be removed. The plant is only hardy in zones 8 – 10. Annual, grass-like or herb, 0.1-0.3 m high. Grows in disturbed places usually in sandy soil and often in the shade of trees. Lagurus ovatus, a monocot, is an annual grass that is not native to California; it has been naturalized in the wild. White, grey, brown or black sand. The plant sprouts readily from seed and baby grasses can be thinned to give the stronger plants room to grow. As Lagurus grows compactly in nature it so can be used as part of a garden border. Species Overview. Lagurus ovatus L. Hare's Tail Grass Sp.Pl. Usually in sandy soil and often in the wild will readily reseed in your garden ; it been! 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