Mexican Feather Grass

Nassella Stipa tenuissima

Mexican Feather Grass  - Nassella Stipa tenuissima
Mexican Feather Grass  - Nassella Stipa tenuissima
Mexican Feather Grass  - Nassella Stipa tenuissima

Mexican Feather Grass

Nassella Stipa tenuissima

  • Nassella tenuissima is great for country English cottage, modern, contemporary, or ranch garden styles. Amazing golden wheat color. Folilage appears weightless in a mild breeze. Can reseed and naturalize. Suitable for Xeriscape. Drought tolerant. Also sold as Stipa tenuissima.  USDA Zone: 6-10

Foliage: Semi-deciduous

Sun Exposure: Full Sun/lite Shade

Water Needs: Low/moderate

Bloom Season: Spring/summer

Mature Height: 1-2'

Mature Width: 2-3'

Attributes: Drought Tolerant, Xeriscape, Woodland Garden, Southwestern Garden, Mediterranean & Tuscan Garden, Seacoast Tolerant, Tropical Garden, English & Cottage Garden, Grasses/grasslike


Proper planting technique will help your plants thrive! Follow these simple steps to help your plants establish quickly, develop a strong root system, and live longer:

  • Properly dig the hole
  • Amend the soil to suit each particular plant
  • Place the plant and backfill the soil
  • Provide ample water for each particular plant
  • Review our how to plant guide!

For detailed information, please download our planting guides:

We deliver to Southern California including Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, Riverside County, Imperial County, Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and neighboring areas.

List of delivery zones and rates.
Delivery Zone Delivery Rate
Zone 1 $69.00
Zone 2 $89.00
Zone 3 $109.00
Zone 4 $139.00
Zone 5 $179.00
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