Dried lagurus

Lagurus is a plant also known as bunny tail grass or rabbit grass. It is now found on all continents, but its origin is in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic coast. Its name comes from the Greek words logos and cura, which mean hare and tail. Known and used as ornamental grass.

Lagurus and its origin 

The bunny tail grass (Lagurus ovatus) is an annual or biennial plant. It is an ornamental grass of the grass family, characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic coast. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden. The dried Lagurus is one of the most popular grasses used to create dry bouquets.

What does a Lagurus look like? 

Lagurus is considered a rather small plant, but it is interesting enough to fit it perfectly into a bouquet and make a great impression on the recipient. It grows up to 40 cm in height. It is characterized by quite wide leaves (up to 1.5 cm) and dense, egg-shaped panicles which are green at first and turn silvery over time. The botanical name of this grass in Greek is logos (hare) and oura (tail), which directly refer to its characteristic panicles. Dried Lagurus adds lightness and fluffiness to any composition in which it is found. It can be combined with other dry grasses and fresh or dried flowers.

Where does the Lagurus grow?

Ornamental grass, which is Lagurus, comes from the Mediterranean region and the Atlantic coast, but now it is successfully cultivated almost everywhere. It is a ruderal plant, so it appears in warm and poor wasteland soils. It blooms from May to August. Often this plant can be found on the edges of roads or reloading yards.

The bunny tail grass and its advantages

The undoubted advantage of this dry grass for decoration is that it is not demanding to cultivate, it prefers sandy soil - from medium to low fertility. A big plus is also the low risk of diseases and pests in the case of cultivation. Another advantage is its attractive appearance, which makes it impossible to pass by this plant indifferently. The Lagurus is perfect for floristic decorations. It looks attractive in various types of bouquets, wreaths and centerpieces.

Dried lagurus in decorations and floristry

The subtlety of the dried lagurus makes it a common decorative element in wedding halls. It is usually part of compositions placed on guest tables or the presidential table. Individual twigs can be placed next to place settings or guest name cards. It fits perfectly into the recently fashionable dried flower walls and ceiling decorations. Florists also like to weave it into bouquets and wreaths for brides and bridesmaids.

It is worth noting that dried lagurus is perfect for handmade decorations. Individual ‘bunny tails’ can be embedded in resin to create unique and very elegant jewellery. The inflorescences also work well as an element of greeting cards created using the scrapbooking method. They can be woven into macramé or used to create impressive 3D images from dried flowers.

Where can dried eggweed be used?

• Bouquets for vases
• Hanging arrangements
• Special occasion bouquets – including wedding bouquets
• Boutonnieres and corsages
• Wreaths
• Decorative arrangements
• Arrangements under glass domes
• Macramé and macramé dolls
• Greeting cards and invitations
• Scented candles and wax melts
• Flower boxes

What dried flowers can be combined with lagurus?

Dried lagurus is a plant that will fit into almost any floral arrangement. It is worth noting that it looks beautiful on its own. Bouquets of lagurus – in one shade or combining several colours – will wonderfully decorate modern spaces. They also fit into more cosy arrangements – rustic, colonial or boho. They will look great in both simple and slender glass vases and in ceramic models with decorations.

For those who like to experiment with floral materials, dried lagurus is a source of endless inspiration. It can be combined with native flower species as well as exotic ones with sophisticated forms or interesting colours. Among the former, helichrysum, ammobium, physalis, delphinium and echinops are perfect choices. Lagurus can also be combined with dried lunaria. It will look beautiful accompanied by glixia and gomphrena. It will complement bouquets in which bestsellers such as dried cotton, preserved eucalyptus or palm leaves play a leading role. Another interesting idea is to complement the bouquet with lagurus and other dried grass or grain. These are, of course, only suggestions. So feel free to create your own compositions, setting completely new trends and standards in floristry.

An example of a bouquet in which dried lagurus looks its best 

Dried ornamental grass for decoration, such as lagurus, will look good in combination with other dried plants, especially those in subdued colours. A good example are the ready-made bouquets available in our offer. Each one consists of both dried and stabilized plants, and lagurus is an integral element of each arrangement.

Dried lagurus at Blosmi

At Blosmi, we offer the highest quality lagurus, sourced exclusively from European farms. Dried Lagurus is available in natural, bleached, and dyed varieties in a wide range of colors. Each bouquet weighs approximately 50g and contains approximately 60 twigs, making it sufficient for creating vase decorations or various craft projects.

We also offer Lagurus sets – each containing a combination of three colors that complement each other perfectly.