Container size #1 gal.
š¾ Nassella tenuissima (formerly Stipa tenuissima)Common Name: Mexican Feather Grass
⢠Growth Habit: Fine-textured, fountain-like clumps with airy movement
āļø Light Requirements
⢠Full sun to light shade
š”ļø Hardiness Zone
⢠USDA Zones 6ā10
š± Landscape Use
⢠Xeriscapes, rock gardens, borders, containers, naturalistic plantings
⢠Ideal for softening hard edges and adding motion to dry landscapes
š§ Water Needs
⢠Low; highly drought-tolerant once established
⢠Prefers well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay or soggy conditions
š Special Features
⢠Silky, thread-like green blades that turn golden in fall
⢠Wispy tan flower spikes in summer
⢠Deer-resistant, heat-tolerant, and self-seeding in ideal conditions
⢠Adds elegance and texture with minimal maintenance
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