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Stipa tenuissima – Mexican Feather Grass
Stipa tenuissima, also known as Mexican Feather Grass, is a graceful, fine-textured ornamental grass prized for its soft, flowing appearance and movement in the breeze. Its delicate, hair-like foliage forms a dense tuft that sways gently, adding elegance and texture to borders, gravel gardens, and modern planting schemes.
This compact grass typically reaches 30–60 cm tall and wide, with fine green leaves that turn golden as the season progresses. From late spring through summer, it produces airy, silvery flower heads that shimmer in the sunlight and persist well into autumn.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Stipa tenuissima is drought-tolerant once established and perfect for low-maintenance gardens. It pairs beautifully with perennials like Salvia, Achillea, and Echinacea, or can be used en masse for a soft, naturalistic effect.
Key Features:
Height & Spread: 30–60 cm
Flowers: Late spring – summer
Position: Full sun
Soil: Free-draining; dislikes waterlogging
Maintenance: Comb through old foliage in spring to refresh the plant
A versatile choice for contemporary and wildlife-friendly gardens alike.
Stipa tenuissima – Mexican Feather Grass
Stipa tenuissima, also known as Mexican Feather Grass, is a graceful, fine-textured ornamental grass prized for its soft, flowing appearance and movement in the breeze. Its delicate, hair-like foliage forms a dense tuft that sways gently, adding elegance and texture to borders, gravel gardens, and modern planting schemes.
This compact grass typically reaches 30–60 cm tall and wide, with fine green leaves that turn golden as the season progresses. From late spring through summer, it produces airy, silvery flower heads that shimmer in the sunlight and persist well into autumn.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Stipa tenuissima is drought-tolerant once established and perfect for low-maintenance gardens. It pairs beautifully with perennials like Salvia, Achillea, and Echinacea, or can be used en masse for a soft, naturalistic effect.
Key Features:
Height & Spread: 30–60 cm
Flowers: Late spring – summer
Position: Full sun
Soil: Free-draining; dislikes waterlogging
Maintenance: Comb through old foliage in spring to refresh the plant
A versatile choice for contemporary and wildlife-friendly gardens alike.