Nassella tenuissima 'Pony Tails' ~ Pony Tails Mexican Feather Grass size-3-cal (2) Andy Mabbett

(2) Andy Mabbett

Short panicles of fragrant deep sky blue flowers open midsummer into fall on new growth

Ulmus americana is host plant for several butterfly species

moist well-drained soils

Profuse clusters of fragrant purplish blue flowers bloom on new wood from summer into fall

Nassella tenuissima 'Pony Tails' ~ Pony Tails Mexican Feather Grass size-3-cal (2) Andy MabbettPony Tail Mexican Feather Grass is a small clump forming native grass grown for its upright foliage that sways in the slightest wind. The bright green foliage is coupled with wispy stems of greenish white flowers in the summer that mature to buff. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Treat Mexican Feather Grass as an annual if temperatures reach below 20 in winter. Pont Tail is extremely drought tolerant. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Texas, New