Mexican Feathergrass
Stipa tenuissima
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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.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Mexican Feathergrass grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Mexico
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation