Nassella tenuissima / MEXICAN FEATHER GRASS
Nassella tenuissima, commonly called Mexican feather grass, is renowned for its delicate, feathery tufts that sway gracefully in the breeze. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soils, making it suitable for a variety of landscapes. Its fine texture adds a soft touch to gardens, and it can be used effectively in mass plantings. Blooming in late spring and summer, it produces subtle flowers that enhance its ornamental value. Mexican feather grass is often used in naturalistic designs and as a ground cover.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 24"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 7-10
Nassella tenuissima, commonly called Mexican feather grass, is renowned for its delicate, feathery tufts that sway gracefully in the breeze. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soils, making it suitable for a variety of landscapes. Its fine texture adds a soft touch to gardens, and it can be used effectively in mass plantings. Blooming in late spring and summer, it produces subtle flowers that enhance its ornamental value. Mexican feather grass is often used in naturalistic designs and as a ground cover.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 24"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 7-10
Nassella tenuissima, commonly called Mexican feather grass, is renowned for its delicate, feathery tufts that sway gracefully in the breeze. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soils, making it suitable for a variety of landscapes. Its fine texture adds a soft touch to gardens, and it can be used effectively in mass plantings. Blooming in late spring and summer, it produces subtle flowers that enhance its ornamental value. Mexican feather grass is often used in naturalistic designs and as a ground cover.
· ORIGIN - Not US native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - am sun w/pm shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 24"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 7-10
