Also known as pony tail grass, Mexican feather grass or Texas needle grass, Stipa tenuissima hails from mountainous areas of Texas and Mexico. In parts of the US Stipa tenuissima is considered invasive, thanks to its ability to self seed. S. tenuissima is a deciduous grass to 60cm, forming a compact upright tuft of thread-like leaves, with narrow, arching, feathery flowering panicles in summer Other common names Texas needle grass Synonyms Stipa tenuissima 'Pony Tails' Nassella tenuissima 'Pony Tails' see more Nassella tenuissima Join the RHS today and save 25% Join now < >
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Propagating Growing From Seed Growing in Pots Overwintering Common Pests and Diseases Common Issues FAQ Mexican feather grass has its pros and cons. On the plus side, its stems have a delicate beauty—they grow 18 inches to about 2 feet tall—a beauty enhanced when they sway gracefully in the wind with their feathery flower panicles. Mexican feather grass, also called pony tails, is a superb grass known for its shimmering golden panicles. Mexican feather grass facts Name - Stipa tenuifolia Family - Poaceae Type - perennial, grass Height - 1 ½ feet (50 cm) Exposure - full sun Soil - ordinary, well drained Foliage: evergreen Blooming: May to October May 25, 2009 by Dave Ornamental grasses are definitely something special to add to the landscape. They add texture, height, and a much needed contrast to flowering plants and wide leaved foliage plants. Ponytail grass ( Nassella tenuissima) is a great ornamental grass to choose for many gardens. The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours). This grass will beautify your garden all season. Stipa is a neutral grass. Where temperatures get colder than 20 degrees F, the plants should be treated as annuals. Once the grass turns brown it can either be.
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Renowned for its exquisite beauty and delicate elegance, Stipa tenuissima (Mexican Feather Grass) features slender, silvery-green leaves that dance gracefully in the gentlest breeze, lending a soft and enchanting touch to any garden. Scientific Name: Stipa tenuissima Common Name: Mexican Feather Grass Hardiness Zone: 6a - 10b 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 Water: Medium Feather Grass 'Pony Tails' (Stipa tenuissima) - MyGardenLife Feather grass literally brings a landscape to life. The fine, almost hair-like foliage reacts to the slightest breeze, creating soft rustling sounds and adding movement to the landscape. Stipa tenuissima Mexican feather grassPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Poaceae Height: 60cm Spread: 30cm Hardy Foliage colour: Position Soil Stipa tenuissima is a neat, compact, perennial grass, bearing closely packed, stiff, thread-like stems forming a strongly horizontal shape.
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Ornamental Grass nassella tenuissima 'Pony Tails'. SKU. Name. GRA-STI-801-F45T. #4.5 Terra Cotta Pot. Stipa Pony Tails features fine bright green neeelelike foliage that develop silky flowers. Extremely drought tolerant, this plant is not only a great choice to accent container plantings, but also a good choice for dry sloopes and rock gardens. Stipa tenuissima is a wonderfully impressive plant, with its evergreen base clump of 60cm (24in) high leaves topped, in summer with an array of flowering spikes, which turn from silvery green to gold. This species has recently renamed 'Nassella tenuissima'.
Also known as Mexican Feather Grass, Pony Tails Grass is a delicate looking but tough and drought tolerant plant with graceful foliage and airy flower heads that provide a unique, soft texture in the landscape or garden. The foliage and the flowers sway gently with the slightest breeze, providing movement in the garden. Stipa tenuissima and Nassella tenuissima are both the same grasses - divided only by the choice of name. Nassella tends to have the common name of Mexican feather Grass. It is a dense tuft of foliage which opens at top, graced my many feathery, pony tail flower spikes. Foliage and flower alike are slender - if massed.
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Nassella Species, Silky Thread Grass, Mexican Feather Grass, Mexican Needle Grass, Pony Tails. Stipa tenuissima. Upload Image Print Version View Gallery 30 photos. Upload Image Print Version Family Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) Info. Genus Stipa (STEE-pa. Stipa tenuissima pony tails or angel hair ( syn. Stipa tenuifolia ) 0.75 star 1 star 1 star 1 star 1 star ( 47) Wonderful, wispy, pale yellow-green leaves topped with fluffy plumes of silver-green flowers, maturing to blonde-buff. This versatile semi-evergreen. 9cm pot £5.99 In stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) 3 × 9cm pots £12.00 £ 17.97
