Nassella tenuissima
Mexican Feather Grass
Very finely textured, lime-green foliage with light tan seed heads emerge in May. This native grass is beautiful naturalized in meadows, planted on slopes for erosion, as a specimen in a rock garden or as an element in mixed container plantings.
- Category:Perennials
- Hardiness Zone:7
- Tall:18-24 Inches
- Wide:18-24 Inches
- Spacing:18-24 Inches
Attributes
| • | Attractive Foliage |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Foliage |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
Flower Color
| • | Brown |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Exposure
| • | Sun |
Growth Rate
| • | Medium |
Additional Information about Nassella tenuissima
Very finely textured, lime-green foliage with light tan seed heads emerge in May. This native grass is beautiful naturalized in meadows, planted on slopes for erosion, as a specimen in a rock garden or as an element in mixed container plantings.
A cool season grower similar to Fescue, it is also called Stipa tenuissima.