It is an excellent xeric companion plant and is particularly nice when planted with agave, agastache and gray artemisia. Deciduous erect, narrowly linear to filamentlike, tightly inrolled leaves 30cm 12in or more long. The new foliage overtakes the old fairly quickly and it rarely needs cutting back. They will probably all be plants that in themselves may seem very ordinary. Esparto fibre has great strength and flexibility, and both species have for centuries been used for making. I never cut this grass back, just run my fingers through continue reading. Stipa arundicace syn anemanthele lessoniana is easy care. Stipa is a drought tolerant grass and requires little maintenance once established. Finestem needlegrass, mexican feather grass, texas needle grass. Download our availability and order form for pricing, whats in stock, and future availability. At this point stipa tenuissima has escaped cultivation in california mostly in the north and central coast regions and south coast. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes.
This is a very graceful and beautiful ornamental grass. Nassella tenuissima mexican feather grass wispy finetextured clumping grass from southwest u. Poaceae update for itis, in cooperation with natureserve, and based on the catalogue of new world grasses database and other sources. We are working closely with nurseries and growers to ensure that millions of plants are not wasted. Nassella species, silky thread grass, mexican feather. Stipa is a genus of around 300 large perennial hermaphroditic grasses collectively known as feather grass, needle grass, and spear grass. Once the grass turns brown it can either be removed immediately or removed in the spring. They originate from temperate and warmtemperate regions in europe, asia, new zealand and the americas. Stipa trichotoma nassella trichotoma, stipa neesiana nassella neesiana and stipa tenuissima. If you find stipa tenuissima that has escaped into a natural area, please add an observation to calflora and let us know so we can track the spread of this plant in california.
Stipa tenuifolia stipa tenuissima lovely architectural grass. This is a great plant for mass planting, particularly where there are windy conditions. Inspired from prairie planting, this modern and natural planting combines the rich, cool purple flower spikes of catmint six hills giant nepeta x faassenii with the billowing blooms of mexican feather grass stipa tenuissima, providing an attractive contrast. Mexican feather grass seed stipa tenuissima ornamental. More than 200 grasses comprise the stipa genus and many are vital forage crops. Nassella tenuissima in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Plants by mail order since 1984, over 4100 plants online today. Mexican feather grass stipa tenuissima grown from mexican feather grass seeds, this beautiful mounded ornamental grass with needlelike 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. Its like a ponytail swishing around in the wind and is a great all round grass. Plants profile for nassella tenuissima finestem needlegrass. Bright emeraldgreen leaves which turn to brown through the year with delicate flowering heads in summer.
Carry on browsing if youre happy with this, or find out how to manage cookies. Stipa tenuissima mexican feather grassrhs gardening. Stipa tenuissima from burncoose nurseries available online to buy. The plants database includes the following 27 species of stipa. These ornamental grasses are especially striking when planted in masses, but they also can be grown in containers. Stipa arundinacea, stipa gigantea, stipa tenuissima. Stipa from burncoose nurseries varieties of stipa available to buy include the following.
Plant combination ideas plant family stipa feather grasses. Nassella stipa tenuissima mexican feather grass, texas needle grass duration. Plant profile for stipa tenuissima mexican feather grass. Nassella tenuissima is a species of grass known by the common names mexican feathergrass. An impressive plant, absolutely unbeatable growing on its own, and. My favourite and the one i find most versatile to use is stipa tenuissima. Commonly called new zealand wind grass or pheasants tail grass and will reach around 1m in height stipa care. It should not be expected to live through the winter and begin growing again in the spring. Previously known as stipa tenuissima this is one of the most popular of all grasses, forming clumps of soft green hair like foliage with a succession of lighter green flowers in summer. Barkworth mexican feathergrass, mexican wiregrass, finestem needlegrass, ponytail grass, texas tussock poaceae grass family synonyms. Beautiful compact grass which looks good all year round. Nassella tenuissima mexican feather grass information. These grasses form the genus stipa and theyre the ones you can count on to sway in the gentlest breeze.
I thought that while the weather is not so good to be outside enjoying the garden i would spend some time pondering the effects certain plants have in the garden. Ang stipa sakop sa kabanay nga poaceae matang nga nahiubos. Mexican feather grass is the most finetextured grass we grow. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
Stipa tenuissima mexican feather grass is an exceptionally lovely and graceful ornamental grass which exhibits silverygreen threadlike leaves in late spring, that sway gracefully in the slightest breeze, delicately softening any landscapes. Nasella tenuissima a clumpforming grass, this is a terrific accent for the front of a sunny border, the rock garden, or in mixed containers. Best in full sun to partial shade with welldrained soil. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about nassella species, silky thread grass, mexican feather grass, mexican needle grass, pony tails stipa tenuissima supplied by member g. I have a few clumps of mfg, so i think my decision may be another ornamental grass, possibly miscanthus sinensis or panicum virgatum. Mexican feather grass nassella formerly stipa tenuissima. Mini data sheet on stipa trichotoma, stipa neesiana and stipa. See how rhs can give expert advice on growing, feeding, pruning and propagating plants. Pheasants tail grass anemanthele lessoniana, aka stipa arundinacea duration. They are placed in the subfamily pooideae and the tribe stipeae, which also contains many species formerly assigned to stipa, which have since been reclassified into new genera many species are important forage crops. Continentcountryregion, distribution, last reported, origin, first reported, invasive, reference, notes.
However, probably the best companion is wand flower as its long stalks of white flowers wave along with the slender stems. Mexican feather grassnassella tenuissima citeseerx. Stipa is a perennial grass species in the family poaceae. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Other articles where stipa tenacissima is discussed. It gently sways in the breeze and its silky seed heads glow brightly when they catch the sunlight. Flowers bloom a greenish color in summer to late fall and then mature to a golden color. Stipa tenuissima, pony tails stipa tenuissima, pony tails silky thread grass, angel hair. Nassella tenuissima knoll gardens ornamental grasses. Stipa tenuissima is native to southwest and north america. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
If you have a windy garden then grasses are a great asset. Stipa tenuissima from burncoose nurseries available online to buy information. Nassella tenuissima lady bird johnson wildflower center. By swishing in the wind they create movement in the garden which contrasts nicely with more clumpforming perennials. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. This delightful grass is a perfect height for fitting in the middle of the border and sits equally well with gentle cottage garden plants like polyantha rose, beard tongue and sneezewort as well as offsetting more architectural plants like allium and sea holly. Place of origin usa texas, new mexico mexico, argentina. It is just that they seem to be in every single uk garden, particularly stipa gigantea, also known as giant feather grass it is large with ethereal golden spires of seed heads and stipa tenuissima which is soft with shimmering ripples in the lightest of breezes. Plants form a mound of fine, hairlike green leaves, bearing pale yellow flowers that turn into whiskered tancoloured heads by late summer. Silky thread grass is our most graceful native bunch grass. My thoughts stipa tenuissima creating my own garden of. This is the first of a series of posts i intend writing during the winter. This grass is a fountain of very fine green leaves that become yellow. Place of origin temperate and warmtemperate areas worldwide.
Stipa tenuissima is also known by the common names mexican feather grass and texas needle grass. Mexican feather grass stipa tenuissima plants candide. The stipas include some of the most beautiful plants, and tenuissima makes a dense tuft of vertical growth spurting out of the ground, the base of the leaves packed tightly together in a clump. L48 one of a few plants to occur naturally in southwestern north america and in southern south america with no natural populations in between. Pale feathery seed heads all summer into autumn, which are a good source of food for the birds in winter. The compact sheaf consists of countless thin stems surmounted by clouds of nebulous golden smoke which whispers and hisses gently as it waves in the wind, much resembling a loftier stipa tenuissima. Genus stipa can be evergreen or deciduous, mostly perennial grasses with arching, folded or rolled, linear leaves and narrow panicles of often longawned spikelets in summer and autumn details s.
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