May be invasive in some regions. Click to learn more →
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Mexican Feathergrass
Stipa tenuissima
grass☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 7a – Zone 11b
A fine-textured ornamental grass with delicate, hair-like foliage that creates an airy, feathery appearance and gentle movement in the breeze. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in hot, sunny locations with minimal water once established. Cal-IPC directly rates Stipa tenuissima as Limited for invasiveness.
