Ponytails Nassella Grass Plant

Ponytails Nassella Plant (Mexican Feather Grass) is deserving of its name, especially when the tails are waving in a mild breeze, just as a pony's tail flutters out behind it as it runs. Highly ornamental and ever graceful, the dense clumps of bright green leaves are topped by soft, wispy plumes all summer long. The plumes change from greenish-white to a wheaty-buff color as the season progresses. Nassella ornamental grasses are grown for their graceful display of long showy awns that sway gentle with the breeze. They provide stunning contrasts to rocks or bold-textured companion plantings.

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted anytime soil temperatures are above 45°F

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5, prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils
• - Avoid heavy clay soils unless amended with organic matter to improve drainage

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply at planting to establish roots
• - Once established, Ponytails Nassella Grass is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering

Fertilizer Type:

• - Apply a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring if soil is particularly poor
• - Avoid over-fertilizing, as excessive nutrients can cause the grass to lose its natural form

Pruning and Training:

• - Trim back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges to refresh the plant
• - Divide clumps every 3-4 years to rejuvenate growth and control spread

Additional Pest Management:

• - Ponytails Nassella Grass is generally pest-free; however, watch for fungal issues in overly wet conditions

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Hardy and tolerates a wide range of temperatures
• - Provide mulch in winter to protect the root zone in colder climates