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Mexican Feather Grass 1 Gallon (Pack of 4)

Mexican Feather Grass 1 Gallon (Pack of 4)

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Grass, Nassella tenuissima

Grass, Nassella tenuissima

Description

Nassella tenuissima, commonly known as Mexican Feather Grass, is a graceful ornamental grass known for its fine, hair-like leaves that sway elegantly in the breeze. It is a perennial grass that adds a soft, flowing texture to gardens and landscapes.

Suggested Uses

This grass is ideal for use in borders, rock gardens, and as a ground cover. It works well in naturalistic plantings and can be used to soften hard edges in garden designs. It's also suitable for container gardening.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Grass, Nassella tenuissima
  • Common Name Common Name: Mexican Feather Grass
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 1-2 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-10
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, Echinacea

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing 1-2 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil moderately dry; avoid overwatering.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or gravelly soils.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates dry conditions.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Trim back in early spring to promote new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Minimal fertilization required; apply a balanced fertilizer in spring if necessary.
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.
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