- Light Requirement is Part Sun to Sun
- Height 12-24 Inches
- Width 20-24 Inches
- Use as a thriller when using in containers
- Provides motion in the garden with a small breeze!
Tan and white flowers sway in the slightest breeze atop bright green leaves on this grass-like plant. Mexican Feather Grass is an attractive foliage plant that Northern gardeners will love in their landscapes, borders or edgings as it tolerates cool spring and summers yet is heat tolerant as well. Plant this lovely grass in containers with bold colored sun loving annuals for an outstanding display.
The grass is native to North America, Northern Mexico and Argentina. Cold hardy in zones 7a to 10b where it can be an aggressive perennial, this grass performs amazingly well as an annual in Zones 2-6. Grasses are attractive in a landscape and serve to provide a soft, airy element to an otherwise green environment. Use caution in warmer climates as this grass may reseed and take over your space. It is declared an invasive species in California.
Mexican Feather Grass Care
Loose, loamy soil works best for Mexican Feather Grass, so if your soil is compact, add sand and organic material to loosen it up. Grasses generally prefer a soil pH of 5.8 to 6.2, moist soil, not soggy, and a full sun, some light shade, location. It is not attractive to rabbits or deer, and not normally bothered by insects. Light applications of compost are all that is needed to feed it.
Deadheading is not necessary as it will not promote more flowering. Pruning back in late fall to a couple inches above the soil in areas where it is perennial can be done, but this plant serves as a winter interest if you leave it until late winter. Use sharp scissors to shear it, taking care to sterilize your tools in between plants to prevent possible disease transmission.
Mexican Feather Grass Spacing
This grass-like annual grows to about 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide, so space plants 20 to 24 inches apart to promote good air circulation and give it room to spread out. Planting Mexican Feather Grass along a border or as an edging is attractive as is mixing it with other flowering annuals. Use it in mid ground due to its height for your garden bed.
Mexican Feather Grass Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s) Green, Brown |
| Light Exposure: Part Sun to Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 12-24 Inches |
| Spread: 20-24 Inches |
| Spacing: 20-24 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Use Types: Container, Landscape |
| Features: Native to North America, Foliage Interest, Deadheading Not Necessary |
| Maintenance: Easy |
| Scientific Name: Nassella tenuissima (formerly Stipa) |
| Common Name: Mexican Feather Grass |
| Other Name(s): Finestem Needlegrass |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
- SKU:
- STIMFP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations