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Nassella tenuissima (Chanticleer)

Nassella tenuissima

Mexican Feather Grass

Mexican Feather Grass has delicate, hair-like green foliage which is topped by airy tan seedheads in early summer. It is great in mixed containers. Formerly named Stipa. Plants may go dormant during periods of summer drought.   Bruce Crawford of The Rutgers Gardens has had it survive in North Jersey, so maybe it's hardier in the ground in a well-drained site.

Height 18 Inches

Spread 12 Inches

Bloom Color Silver, White

USDA Hardiness Zone 6

Companion Plants to Nassella tenuissima

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Hybrid Sage

Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wildberry'
Purple Coneflower

Liatris spicata 'Kobold'
Gayfeather

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Muhlenbergia capillaris
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