Pony Tails Mexican Feather Grass
Nassella tenuissima 'Pony Tails'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Pony Tails Mexican Feather Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 6-10
Softly waving fine-textured fringe, the Pony Tails Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima 'Pony Tails') will add a soothing, soft touch to any landscape! Light green blades are super fine and flowing, adding bright upright tidy tufts of color without looking wild and unkempt.
Billowing in the slightest breezes, these feathery plumes and thin blades are natives to the southwestern US and Mexico. Adding lightness and air to garden edges and movement to your outdoor rooms, these clouds of green and soft white turn gold for the fall.
Mexican Feather Grass erupts into showers of greenish-white plumes all summer and into autumn, creating soft flowing waves of color throughout your landscape! Northern gardeners can enjoy these as summer patio filler and color, while warm climates can enjoy these perennial ornamental grasses anywhere in the sun garden!
Planting and Application:
Mexican Feather Grass looks like a silky fringe among broadleaf perennials and shrubs, adding flowing edging along garden beds and a graceful arching texture to rock gardens and naturalized prairie plantings.
Pony Tails is a graceful filler and spiller in porch pots and planters, adding whimsical color and a relaxing feel to your meditation gardens and seating areas! Any sunny balcony, porch, or patio can enjoy these graceful perennials!
- Bright Light Green Foliage
- Greenish White Plumes
- Fine-Texture, Softness & Motion
- Thriller, Specimen, En Masse & Filler
- Annual In Cold Zones, Perennial in Warm Climates
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Thriving in full sun for the most color and strongest stems, Feather Grass does well in any type of well-drained soil of moderate fertility and moisture access. Mulch to insulate and hold in more consistent moisture levels and prune this cool-season grass in early spring before new growth emerges.
- Full Sun Cool-Season Grass
- Low-Maintenance
- Drought & Heat Resistant
- Rarely Damaged by Deer
- Prune Early Spring
