1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, 66006

Mexican feather grass

Nassella (formerly Stipa) tenuissima

Type:: grass
Notable Traits:: heat tolerant, resistant: deer, self-seeds, winter interest
Light:: full sun
Water:: drought tolerant
Bloom Color:: white
Bloom Time:: summer
Foliage:: green

This zone 7 perennial will self-seed in our northern zone 6 gardens. Excellent soft, fine texture for beds and containers.

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