Delicate and graceful leaves and airy flower heads sway gently with the slightest breeze. Readily reseeds to naturalize in meadows or on slopes. Combine with Sedums and Asters or tuck into a rock garden. Not recommended for California gardens, where it has been identified as invasive. Herbaceous.

Mexican feathergrass often self-sows abundantly and may spread out of its designated place in the garden. It is an extremely vigorous grass, and can crowd pasture species as well as native grasses in coastal areas.

Average Size at Maturity Forms airy clumps 12 to 24 in. tall and as wide; 30 in. tall in bloom.

Bloom: Time Summer

Design Ideas Beautiful grown in masses, this is a candidate for rock gardens, dry streambeds and next to landscape boulders. Grow as a single accent or in a small cluster among other drought- and heat-resistant perennials for unique color and texture variation.

Deciduous/ Evergreen Herbaceous
Flower Color Brown
Foliage Color Light Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Landscape Use Green Roof
Light Needs Full sun