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Mexican Feather Grass

Nassella tenuissima, Poaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prairie JunegrassKoeleria macrantha
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Giant Four OClockMirabilis multiflora
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Scarlet GiliaIpomopsis aggregata

Mexican feather grass can become invasive, forming dense stands that crowd out native wildflowers like scarlet gilia

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlErosion ControlOrnamental

Common Questions

What zones does Mexican Feather Grass grow in?

Mexican Feather Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Mexican Feather Grass?

Good companions for Mexican Feather Grass include Prairie Junegrass, Giant Four OClock.

Design guilds with Mexican Feather Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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