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    Stipa neomexicana

    Also Known As

    • Hesperostipa neomexicana
    • New Mexico Feathergrass
    • New Mexico needlegrass

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Stipa neomexicana plant details

    Stipa neomexicana is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stipa neomexicana

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stipa neomexicana

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tan bloom, summer

    By: Far South Wholesale Nursery

    Gardening facts about Stipa neomexicana plant

    How to Grow Stipa neomexicana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 12"

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    aka Silver Feather Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - occasional
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    Nassella cernua

    aka Nasella cernua, Stipa cernua, Nodding Needle Grass, Nodding Stipa

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-40"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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