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Stipa tenuissima

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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:Banks, Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Woodland
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asStipa tenuissima, Nassella Stipa tenuissima, Tenuissima Stipa, Grass Stipa tenuissima, Mexican Feather Grass, Mexican Feather Grass Stipa tenuissima, Mexican Feather Grass Nassella tenuissima, Mexican Feather Grass Plant, Nassella Mexican Feather Grass
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Stipa tenuissima Details

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, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of wind, heavy soils, frost, and cool climates. 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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