Evergreen Plants

Mexican Feather Grass

Stipa tenuissima

Mexican feather grass is movement made visible—the slightest breeze sets its fine, blonde foliage dancing. It catches morning dew and evening light with equal grace, glowing like spun silk.

Light

Full Sun

Water

Dry

Average

Height

Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Border

Front

Middle

Container

Filler

How to Use

Plant in drifts at pathway edges or between stepping stones where its softness can brush past. Stunning backlit by low sun.

Pairs Well With

Catmint

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Lavender

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Silver-green companions for gravel gardens and dry borders

Oregano

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