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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
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Drought-tolerant, it's ideal for xeriscapes with its golden-green foliage transitioning to a tawny hue in fallMexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Thriving in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soilsMexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Space 20 inches apart for a breezy, low-maintenance accent in borders or mass plantingsMexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Avoid over-watering to prevent self-seedingMexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — feathery panicles and fine-textured foliageMexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — bright green blades transform into a golden hue come autumn+64

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) — waving feather-like panicles at 1.5-2 feet tall
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Drought-tolerant, it's ideal for xeriscapes with its golden-green foliage transitioning to a tawny hue in fall
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Thriving in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soils
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Space 20 inches apart for a breezy, low-maintenance accent in borders or mass plantings
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Avoid over-watering to prevent self-seeding
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — feathery panicles and fine-textured foliage
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — bright green blades transform into a golden hue come autumn
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — This gracefully arching grass can reach heights of 18 to 24 inches and typically spans 12 to 18 inches wide
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — which makes it an exceptional candidate for water-wise landscapes
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — consider its penchant for self-seeding
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — It flourishes in USDA zones 7 through 10, preferring full sun exposure for optimal growth
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — which enables it to spread if not monitored
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Its ability to thrive in a variety of soil types
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — be mass-planted for a textured groundcover effect
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Nassella tenuissima can serve as an accent plant
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — from well-draining to rocky substrates
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Its movement in the breeze adds a dynamic element to any garden setting
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — while its distinctive seed heads can attract birds
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — or even perform as a captivating border specimen
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — grass for full or half or shade
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — white and yellow flowers in the garden
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — grass with white and yellow blooms
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — adding ecological value to the designed space
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella Tenuissima) — Thriving in zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soils; consider its penchant for

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