Description
Stipa tenuissima is commonly known as Mexican Feather Grass, and it a lovely perennial ornamental grass. It has a mounding habit with thin flexible leaves that form thick green clumps..Grow as a perennial ornamental grass in USDA zones 6 - 10. Reaches a low growing heifght of 16 inches with white plumes..The flowers usually appear in June and turn from green to gold as they mature. They work well planted in containers as well as directly in the garden. They are especially attractive at night with garden lights..Sowing Rate: 5 - 6 seeds per plant. Start the seed indoors 4 – 6 weeks before the end of frost season. Press the seed into the soil and lightly cover. Keep the seeds moist until germination. With a temperature range of 68 – 72F, germination is usually within 21 days..Transplant the ornamental grass outdoors after frost danger has passed. Space the plants 12 inches apart.
