Nassella tenuissima

Finestem Needlegrass

  • Blooms from June-September
  • Low maintenance
  • Deer tolerant

Also called Mexican feathergrass, this ornamental grass is silvery yellow to light brown with a lumping habit. Add this finely textured ornamental grass to your open, rocky landscapes!

Attributes
• Ornamental Grass
• Rock Garden
Foliage Color
• Silver
• Yellow
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer Bloomer
• Late Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Habit
• Mounding
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nassella tenuissima

Plant in full to partial sun in extremely well-drained soil. Since mulch will retain moisture, recommended to be incorporated in rockier landscapes or in containers. Very drought tolerant.