Hare's Tail Grass Plant Care
Lagurus ovatus L.
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Lagurus is a genus of Old World plants in the grass family, native to the Mediterranean Basin and nearby regions, from Madeira and the Canary Islands to Crimea and Saudi Arabia. It is also naturalized in Australia, New Zealand, the Azores, Ireland and Great Britain, and scattered locations in the Americas.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Hare's Tail Grass?
Water Hare's Tail Grass every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C) and 40–60% humidity.
Where Is the Hare's Tail Grass Native To?
What Is the Hare's Tail Grass?
Hare's Tail Grass (Lagurus ovatus) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Lagurus genus. Hare's Tail Grass is native to the Mediterranean Basin and nearby regions, from Madeira and the Canary Islands to Crimea and Saudi Arabia. Hare's Tail Grass is also known as Hare's Tail, Bunny Tails.
Hare's Tail Grass displays a compact, clumping grass growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Hare's Tail Grass produces small fluffy flower spikes in white or pink.
How Often Should You Water a Hare's Tail Grass?
Lagurus ovatus requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hare's Tail Grass Need?
Hare's Tail Grass thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hare's Tail Grass Prefer?
Lagurus ovatus grows best at temperatures of 65–75°F. Hare's Tail Grass prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hare's Tail Grass?
Well-draining sandy soil with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Hare's Tail Grass to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Hare's Tail Grass?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Hare's Tail Grass?
Hare's Tail Grass can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to dwarf hare's tail plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hare's Tail Grass Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hare's Tail Grass, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hare's Tail Grass?
Hare's Tail Grass is susceptible to aphids, grasshoppers, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hare's Tail Grass Need?
Hare's Tail Grass grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Hare's Tail Grass is native to the Mediterranean Basin and nearby regions, from Madeira and the Canary Islands to Crimea and Saudi Arabia. In cooler regions, grow Hare's Tail Grass as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
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Hare's Tail Grass is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Lagurus genus (family Poaceae) — search all Lagurus species in the plant lookup.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Lagurus ovatus L., family Poaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 81 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hare's Tail Grass, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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