Proven Selections® Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima)

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Proven Selections Mexican Feather Grass Mexican Feather Grass in use.
Proven Selections Mexican Feather Grass Mexican Feather Grass in use.

Proven Selections® Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima)

Please Note: Our Ships Now perennials will currently ship dormant. The foliage and blooms begin to brown and die back. We provide a hard trim in the greenhouse to support this process. During dormancy, plants go inactive to conserve their energy for the next growing season. This happens naturally as seasons change!
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Height 12-24 in.
Spread 20-24 in.
Zones 10 7 8 9
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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 mid-summer. 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 $75
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart perennials are 5-8" tall at shipment

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Features

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant

Characteristics

  • Height: <2 ft.
  • Height: 12-24 in.
  • Spread: 20-24 in.
  • Habit: Upright
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
  • Light Requirements: Part Sun (4-6 Hours)
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