What is Mexican feather grass?
Mexican Feather Grass is the most fine-textured grass we grow. With wispy, flowing, lime-green foliage, the slightest breeze will cause it to sway. This cool-season native grass retains its color year round, although it may brown out somewhat in the heat of the summer. Light, wheat-colored seed heads emerge in May. Avoid overwatering Mexican Feather Grass, which is sensitive to water and fertilizer. Mexican Feather Grass is very easy to grow, requires little maintenance, and blooms throughout the summer.Low palatabil- ity and prolific seed production makes this a com- petitive invasive rangeland grass that can escape ornamental landscapes and avoid grazing pressure. Figure 5. Ornamental landscaping featuring Mexican feathergrass that has established new individuals from seed (Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Shaw).Nassella tenuissima (Mexican feathergrass) is a perennial grass (family Poaceae) that can grow to be 2 feet tall and is found in the central and south coast ranges of California.How to Plant Mexican Feather Grass. You have two options for planting seeds: Sow them directly into the garden, after the risk of frost has passed, by covering seeds lightly. Alternatively, start seeds indoors four to six weeks before the average last frost date in spring.Mexican feather grass has low-to-average water needs. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. Mexican feather grass copes with droughts by going into dormancy.
How big does Mexican feather grass get?
The Mexican feather grass can be used in almost any space throughout your landscape. This ornamental grass is a fast grower. You can expect it to reach a height of 12 to 24 inches and spread out to 30 inches. With its versatility, it looks incredible when used as a mass planting. Choosing the Right Fertilizer for Your Mexican Feather Grass Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) are the trifecta of plant nutrition. For Mexican Feather Grass, a balanced NPK ratio, say 10-10-10, is typically a good fit. This ensures robust foliage, strong roots, and overall plant health.
What color is Mexican feather grass?
Mexican Feather Grass A native Texas ornamental grass with hair-like, bright green foliage in spring turning more brown in summer. Cream-colored plumes at leaf tips last into winter. How to Plant Mexican Feather Grass. You have two options for planting seeds: Sow them directly into the garden, after the risk of frost has passed, by covering seeds lightly. Alternatively, start seeds indoors four to six weeks before the average last frost date in spring.
What is similar to Mexican feathergrass?
Beautiful Good Grass: Blue Grama ‘Blonde Ambition’ Bouteloua gracilis or Blue Grama Grass ‘Blonde Ambition’ relieves my boredom in a flash and is a great substitute for the wildly popular Mexican Feather Grass. Good companion grasses are muhly, purple fountain grass. Other perennials such as rudbeckia, purple cone flower, salvias, columbine, or oxeye daisies provide contrast and color. One drawback to the Mexican feather grass is its tendency to self-sow and may spread out of the designated bed.