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Nassella tenuissima |
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| Synonym(s) |
Stipa tenuissima |
| Common name |
silky thread grass; Mexican feather grass |
| Family |
poaceae |
| Life cycle |
perennial (Z6-10) |
| Size |
30" |
| Light |
sun |
| Cultural notes |
well-drained, fertile soil |
From seed  |
germinates at room temperature; a cold stage may be helpful
detailed seed-starting info below
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Fine-textured grass. My first crop of seedlings didn't survive; not sure if summer hot or winter cold did them in. Trying again.
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This plant used to grow in our garden, but it slipped away... About my plant portraits
PlantLinks to other web pages about Nassella tenuissima
- Seed from '05 trade. Baggy 35F (40d) - 70F (100%G, 3-8d)
- Seed from '05 trade. Baggy 35F (6w) - 70F (72%G, 6-9d)
Clothier says it germinates at 40F, but based on my experience it's not clear if cold is even required.
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