Nassella tenuissima
Mexican feather grass
Flower Colors
Description
A deciduous grass to 60cm, forming a compact upright tuft of thread-like leaves, with narrow, arching, feathery pale brown flowering panicles in summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds