3 Mexican Feather Grass – Fine Textured Ornamental Grass with Silky Plumes for Borders & Mass Plantings (Nassella tenuissima) in 2.5” Cubes, Live Plants

Brand: CitronellaKing

Color: Green, Tan, Brown

Features:

• READY TO PLANT: Includes 3 Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima) starter plants in 2.5″ cubes. Each plant is well-rooted and ready to thrive. Natural variations in size, color, or seasonal appearance may occur.
• ABOUT THIS PLANT: An ornamental grass for USDA Zones 5–10, growing 1–2 ft tall and wide with a fountain-like habit with ultra-fine foliage and airy, silky tan-wheat toned plumes, turning golden brown in winter. Also known as Argentine Needle-Grass, Texas Tussock, Finestem Needlegrass, and Silky Thread Grass.
• PERFECT FOR BORDERS: Ideal for mass plantings, erosion control, groundcover, rock gardens, pathways, containers, and borders, adding graceful movement, delicate texture, and seasonal color shifts to any space.
• STRESS-FREE CARE: Exceptionally drought-tolerant and hardy, this resilient grass thrives in full sun with low water needs. Deer- and rabbit-resistant, it requires very little attention beyond simple pruning to refresh new growth.
• SHIPPED WITH CARE: Grown in the USA and hand-packed by our veteran- and family-owned nursery, each plant arrives healthy and protected, with care instructions included. Shipped nationwide, excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
• OUR REPLACEMENT GUARANTEE: We stand behind every plant with a 30-day guarantee from delivery. If your plants arrive damaged or struggling, reach out and send us a photo—we’ll promptly refund or replace your plants. Contact us anytime with questions — we’re here to help!

Details: Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima) is a graceful, fine-textured ornamental grass prized for its silky movement and airy presence in the landscape. Growing 1–2 feet tall and wide in Zones 5–10, it forms a soft, fountain-like mound of hair-thin bright green blades topped with delicate, feathery plumes that mature from creamy tan to warm wheat tones. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, this drought-tolerant grass excels in rock gardens, slopes, borders, and mass plantings where erosion control and texture are desired. Deer- and rabbit-resistant and requiring minimal maintenance, Mexican Feather Grass brings year-round interest, natural elegance, and effortless motion to modern and natural-style gardens alike.