Stipa tenuifolia

Stipa tenuifolia

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Stipa tenuifolia
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Stipa tenuifolia

Stipa tenuifolia

€5,90
Organic
Sustainable
Locally grown

🪴Standard: 9x9 cm pot

🚂  Ships across EU

🌱 Grown without pesticides or UV lamps
Flower Color: Beige

Sunlight: Full sun

Growth Habit: Compact, Upright

Origine: South-Western United States, Northern Mexico and Argentina.

Stipa tenuifolia, commonly known as Mexican feather grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass prized for its fine, hair-like foliage and airy, flowing texture

Also known as Nassella tenuissima or Stipa tenuissim, this perennial forms soft mounds of slender, bright green leaves that sway elegantly in the slightest breeze, creating a sense of movement and lightness in the garden.

It is still widely referenced in botanical and horticultural literature under its synonym Stipa tenuifolia, and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit under that name.

Regardless of the names that we have imposed upon it, this tall grass will create a beautiful dynamism and softness wherever she lives.

Learn more about gardening with Stipas:
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The Botany

Floral Morphology

In late spring and early summer, Stipa tenuifolia produces narrow, feathery seed heads that catch the light, often shimmering like golden threads in the sun.

These flower plumes persist for weeks, gradually maturing to a subtle straw or beige tone, adding gentle, long-lasting interest well into autumn.

The plant’s texture and movement make it particularly effective in mixed borders, rock gardens, or naturalistic plantings, where it can contrast beautifully with bold-leaved perennials or colorful flowering plants.

Ecology

Stipa tenuifolia thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun, showing remarkable tolerance for drought once established.

It is hardy in a wide range of climates, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to ornamental landscapes.

Its light, flowing form also makes it an excellent choice for container plantings, patio accents, or as a border plant that softens hard edges.

Other Names:

Mexican feathergrass

Finestem needlegrass

Argentine needle-grass.
The Myth

"Stipa" is derived from the Greek word stuppeion meaning 'fibre' in reference the use of fibers of the species Stipa tenuissima to make rope.

"Nassella" is derivaed from the Latin diminutive of nassa, meaning a 'narrow-necked wicker basket'.Stipa tenuifolia

Its foliage remains relatively low to the ground, typically reaching 30–60 cm in height, while its flower plumes can rise slightly above the leaves, adding a delicate vertical accent.

> It is illegal to import N. tenuissima into Australia as it is classified as invasive.

> Sometimes it is imported as a nursery plant under incorrect or outdated names.

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