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Nassella tenuissima /Mexican Feather Grass
Fine textured feathery foliage
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Fine textured feathery foliage
Close-up image of a clump
Accent specimen planted adjacent to stones
Feathery foliage moves with the slightest of breezes
Late season foliage
A clump of grass in September
A wall planting
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Scientific Name:
Nassella tenuissima
Common Name:
Mexican Feather Grass
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Mexican feather grass is a graceful and delicate very fine textured ornamental grass. Growing in dense fountain-like clumps, it is a wonderful plant for xeriscapes. It must have a well drained soil to preform well. It may turn brown in the heat of summer, but remains green during winter.