Nassella tenuissima – Mexican Feather Grass

Nassella tenuissima (syn. Stipa tenuissima) – Mexican Feather Grass

Few grasses match the ethereal beauty of Nassella tenuissima, whose incredibly fine, light green foliage moves with the slightest breeze, creating a soft, shimmering effect in the garden. From summer onward, silky plumes emerge green and age to a warm golden-brown, adding months of airy texture to borders, rock gardens, and containers. Deer resistant and excellent for erosion control. Self-sows freely — deadhead to manage spread.

Key Features:

• Perennial Grass; Semi-evergreen
• Deer resistant; drought tolerant
• Silky green plumes aging to golden-brown
• Extremely fine, airy foliage; moves beautifully in the breeze
• Self-sows freely; deadhead to control spread
• Excellent for erosion control, borders, rock gardens, containers

Growing Details:
Height: 1–2 ft | Spread: 1–2 ft
Exposure: Sun/Part Shade | Water: Moderate
Bloom time: Summer–Fall | Bloom color: Silky green aging to golden-brown
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7–11