Stipa Tenuissima Mexican Feather Drought Tolerant Ornamental Grass Plant Seed

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Mexican Feather Grass Seeds

1000 Seeds
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4.99
2000 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 10

HEIGHT

16 inches

WIDTH

12 inches

FOLIAGE COLOR

Medium green

FLOWER COLOR

White spikes

GROWTH RATE

Fast

FALL COLOR

Golden brown

SOIL REQUIREMENT

Average garden soil, pH 6.0 - 7.0

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS

Average to dry

LATIN NAME

Stipa tenuissima

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Mexican Feather Grass (Stipa tenuissima) - Grown from Mexican Feather Grass seeds, this beautiful mounded drought tolerant ornamental grass with needle-like flexible leaves forms dense, bright green clumps. The flowers are silky awns that appear in June and change from green to gold as they mature. Great for xeriscaping.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 72F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

2 - 3 weeks

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Cover seeds lightly

SOWING RATE

5 - 6 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Stipa Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass From Seeds
Stipa Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass Seed Packets For Planting
Add a touch of elegance to your garden with Outsidepride Stipa Grass Seeds. Our evergreen, drought-tolerant ornamental grass thrives in USDA Zones 6-10, growing 16-30 inches tall and 12-36 inches wide. Featuring varieties that produce green, bronze, and golden foliage with stunning white, silver, and green flower spikes, it's perfect for full sun gardens. Deer deterrent and low-maintenance, it prefers average garden soil (pH 6.0-7.0). Sow seeds at 68-72°F, keep moist and enjoy beautiful, hardy perennial grass for years to come.
Elegant Stipa Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass
Elegant, Flowing Texture
Our ornamental grass bring a natural, graceful movement to any landscape, creating a soft, airy look. Their delicate leaves catch the wind beautifully, making them the perfect perennial grass for adding visual interest and a sense of motion to gardens, borders, and open spaces.
Drought Tolerant Stipa Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass
Drought-Tolerant
Thriving in arid conditions, our tall grass plants outdoor live fully and require little watering once established. Ideal for low-maintenance landscapes, they withstand heat and sun while maintaining their lush appearance, making them a great choice for and water-wise gardening.
Thread Like Foliage of Stipa Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass
Fine, Thread-Like Foliage
The slender, hair-like leaves form a feathery, lightweight texture that enhances the visual appeal of any outdoor space. Their soft, flowing strands create a striking contrast against broader-leaved plants, offering depth and dimension to flower beds, pathways, and rock gardens.
Stipa Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass From Seeds
Easy to Grow from Seed
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, our grass seeds for lawn are easy to cultivate and establish from seed. With minimal effort, they germinate and flourish, providing a lush, elegant display that enhances landscapes, requiring only basic care to maintain their beauty year after year.
Varieties of Stipa Ornamental Grasses From Seeds
Bring movement and life to your garden with our stunning ornamental outdoor grass seed, designed to sway gracefully in the breeze while adding natural beauty to any landscape. Mexican Feather Grass offers soft, wispy textures, Pheasant Tails showcase rich green, bronze, and golden tones, and Stipa Barbata dazzles with its silver blooms. Our resilient grasses thrive in various conditions, creating a low-maintenance yet visually striking outdoor space that flourishes season after season.
Foliage Color, Flower Color, and Height Chart For Stipa Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass
Elegant grasses for evergreen gardens. Our grass seeds add texture and movement to your garden. Mexican Feather Grass features white foliage, grows up to 16 inches tall, and produces delicate white spikes. Pheasant Tails display green, bronze, and golden hues, reaching 30 inches tall with matching colorful flowers. Stipa barbata stands 20 inches tall with vibrant green foliage and striking silver blooms. These grasses create a mesmerizing blend of hues, depth, and graceful motion, transforming any outdoor space into a serene, natural retreat.
Stipa Mexican Feather Ornamental Grass in Landscaping
Transform your outdoor space with the effortless beauty of flowing ornamental tall grass plants. Start Stipa seeds indoors in early spring with a seed-starting mix. Lightly cover with sand or soil and keep moist. Plant in full sun and well-drained, moisture-retentive sandy-loam soil. It will bloom in the first year. Whether in a backyard, garden, or open landscape, they bring a natural elegance that thrives with minimal upkeep, making your space both serene and visually captivating.

Mexican Feather Grass (Stipa tenuissima) - Grown from Mexican Feather Grass seeds, this beautiful mounded drought tolerant ornamental grass with needle-like flexible leaves forms dense, bright green clumps. The flowers are silky awns that appear in June and change from green to gold as they mature. These ornamental grasses are especially striking when planted in masses, but they also can be grown in containers with nice results.

Stipa tenuissima Mexican Feather Grass also is commonly called Silky Thread Grass or Mexican Needle Grass, and it has moderate cold-hardiness and performs very well in hot summer months. This is an environmentally-friendly ornamental grass with virtually no pests or diseases and is perfect for xeriscape landscaping where water conservation is required.

How To Grow Mexican Feather Grass From Seed: Start the Stipa tenuissima seeds indoors in the early spring. Use small pots filled with seed starting mix. Place the ornamental grass seeds onto the soil and cover thinly with sand or soil and keep the seeds moist. Mexican Feather Grass will bloom the first year. Plant the ornamental grass in full sun and in well-drained soils that are moisture retentive but never wet and not overly rich. A sandy-loam soil being ideal as they can be short-lived in heavy soils.

Common Questions

Q

Is Mexican feathergrass deer resistant?

A

Yes, deer and rabbits tend to avoid these plants.

Q

Can grass withstand drought?

A

Yes, once established Mexican feathergrass is drought tolerant.

Q

How is this grass used in the landscape?

A

This is a beautiful accent plant for beds, borders, naturalized meadows or in containers.

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