Mexican Feather Grass
Mexican feather grass is a small ornamental grass with very thin, bright green leaves. A native of Texas and New Mexico, it is grown for its soft, wispy texture. The leaves and seedheads move gracefully in light breezes.
By June, it produces flower stalks which mature into silvery seedheads. They are especially beautiful when backlit by the sun. Because this is a cool-season grass, it will grow in spring and may go dormant in the prolonged heat of summer. This ornamental grass grows best in rock mulch, not wood chips. In some locations, it will self-seed abundantly.
Mexican feather grass is a good ornamental grass for mass plantings. Its leaves turn golden blonde in winter.
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Mexican Feather Grass
Mexican feather grass is a small ornamental grass with very thin, bright green leaves. A native of Texas and New Mexico, it is grown for its soft, wispy texture. The leaves and seedheads move gracefully in light breezes.
By June, it produces flower stalks which mature into silvery seedheads. They are especially beautiful when backlit by the sun. Because this is a cool-season grass, it will grow in spring and may go dormant in the prolonged heat of summer. This ornamental grass grows best in rock mulch, not wood chips. In some locations, it will self-seed abundantly.
Mexican feather grass is a good ornamental grass for mass plantings. Its leaves turn golden blonde in winter.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Nassella tenuissima
Pronunciation
nas-SEL-uh ten-yoo-ISS-ee-muh
Mature Height
2 to 3 ft.
Mature Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
light beige
Bloom time
summer
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-10
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,000 ft.
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