Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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New Mexico Feathergrass (Stipa neomexicana) | Easyscape Plant Profile

New Mexico Feathergrass

(Stipa neomexicana)

New Mexico Feathergrass (Stipa neomexicana)

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Climate Requirements for Inglewood, California

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 6" - 41" 14" You should be able to grow this plant with no additional irrigation. Excellent
• High Temp. 72°F - 104°F 84°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
• Low Temp. 2°F - 43°F 47°F OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant OK
This plant will probably not grow well at your location.

Summary

Stipa neomexicana, commonly known as New Mexico Feathergrass, is a semi-deciduous perennial grass native to the arid grasslands and desert scrublands of the Southwestern USA and Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 2 feet (0.6 meters). This grass features fine-textured foliage and delicate, feathery seed heads that sway gracefully in the breeze, adding movement and texture to the landscape. The flowering season extends from late spring to early summer, with the inflorescences persisting and providing visual interest even as they dry.

New Mexico Feathergrass is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used as an accent plant in rock gardens, borders, and meadow gardens. Gardeners appreciate its low water requirements and its adaptability to full sun and well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can self-seed and may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Grass
  • Height: 2-3 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

Arid grasslands and desert scrublands of the Southwestern USA and Mexico

Other Names

Common Names: New Mexico Needlegrass

Scientific Names: Stipa neomexicana, Hesperostipa neomexicana, Stipa pennata var. neomexicana

GBIF Accepted Name: Stipa neomexicana (Thurb.) Scribn.