Nassella tenuissima Pony Tails | Mexican feather grass

Nassella tenuissima Pony Tails | Mexican Feather Grass

Add elegance and movement to your garden with Nassella tenuissima, commonly known as Mexican Feather Grass or Pony Tail Grass. This hardy, compact ornamental grass features delicate, airy silver-green foliage and feathery flower heads that sway gently in the breeze. It makes a stunning addition to both sunny borders and containers and is also perfect for creating naturalistic or prairie-style landscapes.

Key Features:

• Delicate, airy foliage: Fine, green leaves with feathery flower heads
• Ideal for group plantings: Creates a beautiful effect when planted in groups
• Drought-tolerant: Once established, very low maintenance
• Hardy and compact: Grows to a height of 60 cm (24 inches)
• Perfect for cut and dried flowers: Adds elegance to any floral arrangement
• Swaying movement: Feathery heads dance in the wind
• Tolerates poor soil: Grows well even in dry, well-drained soil
• Invasive potential: Self-seeds, so may need management in some regions

Sowing Instructions:

• Hardiness Zone: Annual
• Sow Time: December-April for best results
• Sowing Method: 5-10 seeds per plug
• Germination: 3 weeks at 20°C (68°F)
• Growing On: Maintain at 15-20°C (59-68°F)
• Media: Sandy grit with a pH of 6.0-7.5
• Direct Sowing: For outdoor sowing, plant after the last frost or in autumn for natural cold-warm stratification
• Temperature: 10-18°C; protect from deep frost in winter
• Fertilization: Low-moderate levels required; fertilize every two weeks

Growing Conditions:

• Sun: Full sun exposure for best results
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates average and poor soils
• Watering: Keep moist during germination and transplant stages; drought-tolerant once established
• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to prevent self-seeding if necessary

Additional Notes:

• Toxicity: Handle with care as all parts of the plant contain toxic sap
• Ideal Uses: Excellent for ornamental plantings, gravel gardens, borders, and containers
• Height: Grows to a height of 60 cm
  

Nassella tenuissima Pony Tails brings elegance and a gentle, wind-swept look to your garden. Ideal for group plantings, floral displays, and as a stand-alone feature, it’s a must-have for any garden design!