Nassella tenuissima
FEATHER GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: USA, Mexico, South America

Other Botanical Names: Stipa cirrosa, S. geniculata, S. mendocina, S. oreophila, S. subulata, S. tenuissima

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Nassella tenuissima
FEATHER GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: green-white & brown

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, contemporary, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, pot, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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