Mexican Feather Grass
Nassella tenuissima
Mexican Feather Grass is pure poetry in motion — impossibly fine, hair-like blades that flow and shimmer in the slightest breeze like liquid gold. It creates the most ethereal, dreamy texture of any ornamental grass. Mass-planted, it looks like a golden sea. One of the most beautiful grasses on earth. Self-seeds enthusiastically.
Care Guide
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Never overwater. No fertilizer. Cut back by half in late winter. Self-seeds prolifically — can be invasive in some areas (check local regulations). Comb out dead material in spring. Perfect for modern and Mediterranean designs.
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