Mexican Feather Grass

Nassella Tenuissima

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Overview

Mexican Feather Grass, Nassella tenuissima, is a graceful, fine-textured perennial, waving feather-like panicles at 1.5-2 feet tall. Thriving in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soils. Drought-tolerant, it's ideal for xeriscapes with its golden-green foliage transitioning to a tawny hue in fall. Space 20 inches apart for a breezy, low-maintenance accent in borders or mass plantings. Avoid over-watering to prevent self-seeding.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Very LowZones 7–10

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — waving feather-like panicles at 1.5-2 feet tall

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Poaceae

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Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Drought-tolerant, it's ideal for xeriscapes with its golden-green foliage transitioning to a tawny, image 49

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Space 20 inches apart for a breezy, low-maintenance accent in borders or mass plantings; thriving in, image 50

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Avoid over-watering to prevent self-seeding; which makes it an exceptional candidate for water-wise, image 51

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — bright green blades transform into a golden hue come autumn; this gracefully arching grass can reach, image 54

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — feathery panicles and fine-textured foliage; be mass-planted for a textured groundcover effect, image 52

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — This gracefully arching grass can reach heights of 18 to 24 inches and typically spans 12 to 18, image 53

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — consider its penchant for self-seeding; avoid over-watering to prevent self-seeding, image 57

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — It flourishes in USDA zones 7 through 10, preferring full sun exposure for optimal growth; white and, image 56

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — which enables it to spread if not monitored, image 58

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — which makes it an exceptional candidate for water-wise landscapes; from well-draining to rocky, image 55

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — or even perform as a captivating border specimen; waving feather-like panicles at 1.5-2 feet tall, image 63

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — be mass-planted for a textured groundcover effect; or even perform as a captivating border specimen, image 62

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Its ability to thrive in a variety of soil types; while its distinctive seed heads can attract birds, image 59

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Nassella tenuissima can serve as an accent plant; it flourishes in USDA zones 7 through 10, image 61

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — from well-draining to rocky substrates; drought-tolerant, it's ideal for xeriscapes with its, image 60

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Its movement in the breeze adds a dynamic element to any garden setting; bright green blades, image 64

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — adding ecological value to the designed space; grass with white and yellow blooms, image 66

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; feathery panicles and fine-textured foliage, image 67

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — while its distinctive seed heads can attract birds; nassella tenuissima can serve as an accent plant, image 65

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — waving feather-like panicles at 1.5-2 feet tall; space 20 inches apart for a breezy, low-maintenance, image 70

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — grass for full or half or shade; adding ecological value to the designed space, image 69

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Thriving in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soils; consider its, image 71

Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — grass with white and yellow blooms; its ability to thrive in a variety of soil types, image 68

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