It is also known as hare’s-tail. White, grey, brown or black sand. 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. Origin: Old World. They carry silky inflorescences atop 30 cm long stems that bloom in the summer. Bunny tail grass (Lagurus ovatus) is a small ornamental grass that is native to the Mediterranean area. It grows in or near shallow waters forming monocultures where it can quickly displace native vegetation. The plant sprouts readily from seed and baby grasses can be thinned to give the stronger plants room to grow. Cut these for long-lasting texture in dried arrangements. 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. Annual, grass-like or herb, 0.1-0.3 m high. Torpedograss is one of the most serious weeds in Florida. As Lagurus grows compactly in nature it so can be used as part of a garden border. 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 The flowers produced July through September are remarkably like the white tails of little rabbits. Lagurus ovatus L. Jump to: Distribution Maps | Sources. The fluffy white 12-24" tall x 10-12" wide. This map identifies those states that list this species on their invasive species list or law. This is a warm season grass but performs well in summer in cooler zones. How to Grow Bunny Tail Grasses. white/other, Aug to Dec or Mar (occasionally). Grows in disturbed places usually in sandy soil and often in the shade of trees. Another new annual for me this year will be Bunny Tail grass aka Lagurus ovatus. Introduction: 1920 (agriculture. 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. Species Overview. 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. North of zone 8, it is grown as an annual but it will readily reseed in your garden. Again, I love the common name, very descriptive and charming. Lagurus ovatus L. Hare's Tail Grass Sp.Pl. Ligule 1.4-2.6 mm, membranous, truncate, abaxially densely pubescent. The leaves of Lagurus are about 10 cm long. 1:81 (1753) Conservation Code: Not threatened Naturalised Status: Alien to Western Australia Name Status: Current Brief Description Grazyna Paczkowska, Monday 22 November 1993. 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