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Mexican Feather Grass/stipa tenuissima

Container size #1 gal.

🌾 Nassella tenuissima (formerly Stipa tenuissima)Common Name: Mexican Feather Grass

•             Growth Habit: Fine-textured, fountain-like clumps with airy movement

ā˜€ļø Light Requirements

•             Full sun to light shade

šŸŒ”ļø Hardiness Zone

•             USDA Zones 6–10

🌱 Landscape Use

•             Xeriscapes, rock gardens, borders, containers, naturalistic plantings

•             Ideal for softening hard edges and adding motion to dry landscapes

šŸ’§ Water Needs

•             Low; highly drought-tolerant once established

•             Prefers well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay or soggy conditions

🌟 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

Mexican Feather Grass/stipa tenuissima

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