Stipa tenuissima Ponytails Mexican Feathergrass

Common Name: Mexican Feathergrass

(Nasella) A graceful grass with fine textured, arching, bright green leaves and feathery panicles to 12" long. The whole plant billows in the slightest breeze. Native to CA, NM,TX.

Very readily self-sows. Best planted in spring or summer.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 12-18
Width in Inches at Maturity: 12
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Middle summer
Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to light shade
Soil Preferences: Prefers average, well-drained soil
Zones: 6-10

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