Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Stipa tenuissima
Common Name: Mexican Feather Grass
Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)
Blooming Season: Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Winter Interest (regional), Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 61 - 91" (155 - 231cm)
Height: 16 - 24" (41 - 61cm)
Width: 24" (61cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Upright habit with late season flowers. Leave foliage for winter garden interest.
Grower Information:
Plug crop time: 5 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish: 7 to 10 weeks
Upright grass has fine, needlelike green foliage, with silky green flowers in July that mature to golden blonde.
Colour group: Green
Containers: 4 in./10 cm, 6 in./15 cm*, Gallon
*3 plants per pot