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Stipa tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass)

Stipa tenuissima, commonly known as Mexican Feather Grass, is a popular, ornamental grass. It grows as a clump and produces narrow, dark green leaves. The foliage is adorned through summer and autumn with tall, golden-bronze stems that bear soft and fluffy seed heads. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide. Stipa tenuissima is commonly mass planted on a bank, included in mixed plantings, included in woodland plantings, or mass planted for a dramatic show.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:50 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Stipa tenuissima Prohibited in New Zealand

Stipa tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass) is a highly invasive species and is prohibited from sale, propagation, and distribution in New Zealand. It must not be released into the environment, as it spreads easily by seed and poses a serious threat to pastures, landscapes, and native ecosystems.

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