Chihuahuan Basins and Playas, Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands, Chihuahuan Montane Woodlands, Low Mountains and Bajadas, Stockton Plateau
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Grass & Sedge
Height
1
to
3
ft.
Spread
1
to
3
ft.
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Loam, Clay, Acid, Alkaline, Calcareous, Well Drained
Light Requirement
Sun, Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Native Habitat
Grassland, Woodland
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
Summer
Seasonal Interest
Unknown
Wildlife Benefit
Unknown
Maintenance
Requires good drainage and can’t take excessive moisture. Should not be watered heavily more than once a week. May rot under heavy mulch. Propagation: Seed.
Comments
Nassella tenuissima is popular in landscaping for its delicate, thread-like leaves. Goes dormant during drought and in winter. Grows well in containers. In nature it grows on rocky slopes, frequently in oak or pine associations but also in open, exposed grasslands. Its native range extends from the southwestern United States into northern Mexico.
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