Proven Selections® Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima)
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How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
We list our plants by container size, which reflects the amount of soil and root growth each plant has when it ships. Actual plant height and width vary by variety and season, and many plants grow quickly as the weather warms.
To help you understand what to expect, refer to our size guide below. You can also find each plant’s approximate arrival size and mature size on its product page.
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
How Does Proven Winners® Measure Plant Sizes?
Plant Height By Container Size
This chart highlights the typical heights for each size category while also showing how container sizes compare, giving you a clear, straightforward way to understand plant size at arrival and choose the best fit for your gardening needs.
This chart shows typical plant heights and compares container sizes, helping you quickly understand arrival size and choose the best fit.
Soil Volume By Container Size
This chart shows the typical soil volume for each container size, listed in both imperial and metrics units for easy comparison.
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Meet Mexican Feather Grass – nature's delicate silk dancer! With its airy tan tips that resemble wispy strands of silk and vibrant green, fine-textured foliage, this graceful grass adds elegance from planting all the way to the first frost. As the wind whispers by, watch as the golden strands and slender green stalks sway and shimmy, creating an enchanting movement that brings life to any garden or space. Whether the breeze is gentle or strong, Mexican Feather Grass will always be in motion, making it a captivating and dynamic addition to your landscape! Please note: it is not recommended for California gardens, where it has been identified as invasive.
- 12-24 inches tall and 20-24 inches wide at maturity
- Hardy in zones 7-10, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in part sun to full sun (4+ hours daily)
- Space plants 20-24 inches apart for best results
- Maintains green foliage spring through frost
- Great for containers and landscapes
- Foliage interest, heat tolerant, deadheading not necessary
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and midsummer. When the grass turns completely brown at the end of the season it can be removed either immediately or in the spring.
Shipping Info:
- Enjoy free shipping on orders over $175
- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
- Quart perennials are 5-8" tall at shipment
