Mexican Feather Grass (Stipa tenuissima)
This beautiful mounded ornamental grass with needle-like flexible leaves forms dense, bright green clumps. The flowers are silky awns that appear in June and change from green to gold as they mature. These ornamental grasses are especially striking when planted in masses, but they also can be grown in containers with nice results.
Grass Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 6 - 10
Height: 16 inches
Width: 12 inches
Foliage Color: Medium green
Flower Color: White spikes
Growth Rate: Fast
Fall Color: Golden brown
Soil Requirement: Average garden soil, pH 6.0 - 7.0
Environment: Full sun
Moisture Requirements: Average to dry
Planting Directions
Temperature: 68 - 72F
Average Germ Time: 2 - 3 weeks
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Cover seeds lightly
Sowing Rate: 5 - 6 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 inches
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