Fine Foliage
Slender leaves introduce fine texture and movement to managed ornamental planting.Slender foliage brings texture and movement.
Mexican Feather Grass Seeds
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Growing Level
Easy to Grow
Germination
High Germination
Garden Use
Ornamental Borders
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About This Variety
Meet This Variety
Mexican Feather Grass, Nassella tenuissima (syn. Stipa tenuissima), is an ornamental bunchgrass with slender foliage and airy movement, not a general-purpose lawn grass.
Seed-grown plants may vary; parent characteristics are not guaranteed. Check local planting rules, plant only where permitted, and prevent unwanted seed spread into natural areas.
Fine-leaved ornamental grass with airy movement. Plant only where permitted and manage seed spread; growth and seasonal appearance vary.
Growing at a Glance
Botanical Name
Nassella tenuissima
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate while establishing; avoid persistent wetness
Soil Preference
Free-draining soil; avoid waterlogged sites
Why Gardeners Love It
Managed Garden Accents
Use in suitable borders or containers where local planting rules permit.Plan a permitted, managed ornamental setting.
Seed-Grown Project
Raise plants from seed and observe individual differences as they develop.Watch individual seedlings develop.
Best Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Moisture Needs
- Moderate while establishing; avoid persistent wetness
- Soil Preference
- Free-draining soil; avoid waterlogged sites
How to Grow
Prepare
Start in a clean tray with fine, well-drained seed-starting mix.
Use a clean tray and well-drained seed mix.
Sow
Follow seed-lot instructions for sowing depth and any pretreatment.
Check seed-lot depth and pretreatment instructions.
Moisten
Keep the mix evenly moist during emergence without leaving it waterlogged.
Keep the mix moist, not waterlogged.
Grow On
Give seedlings good light and airflow; gradually acclimate them outdoors.
Provide light, airflow, and gradual acclimation.
Manage Spread
Plant only where permitted and remove seed heads before unwanted seed dispersal.
Follow local rules and prevent unwanted seeding.
Garden Uses
Ornamental Borders
Containers
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