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Posted 04/29/2023 in Ornamental Grass

Nassella tenuissima

With wispy, flowing, lime-green foliage, the slightest breeze will cause it to sway. This cool season native grass retains its color year round, although it may brown out somewhat in the heat of the summer. Light, wheat-colored seed heads emerge in May.

Post Details

Latin Name
Nassella tenuissima
Common Name
Mexican Feather grass
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1-2 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Potential Pests
Aphids, leaf spot

Plant Story

With wispy, flowing, lime-green foliage, the slightest breeze will cause it to sway. This cool season native grass retains its color year round, although it may brown out somewhat in the heat of the summer. Light, wheat-colored seed heads emerge in May.

Special Care Instructions

Invasive

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