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Stipa 'Ponytails' question

18 years ago

Hi. I have 2 clumps of this grass that I got earlier in spring. I have it in a sunny spot with mulch and moisture. It has a lot of brown in it and looks really dry. Should I cut in back ? Will it grow up fast, green and silky? Or, is it the conditions? Maybe it just needs a deep conditioner! LOL!

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jean001
18 years ago
First, back off on the water. This grass is from dry plains of Texas.

Further, the plant tends to acquire a golden glow as it comes in to bloom. But if yours truly is brown, something is wrong.
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