Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Nassella tenuissima
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NASSELLA tenuissima
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
Copper iris
In Hindi
Mexican Feather Grass
Copper Iris
In German
Mexikanische Federgras
Copper Iris
In French
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Pluma hierba mexicana
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Mexican Pena Relva
Copper Iris
In Polish
Mexican Feather trawy
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Copper Iris
Season and care of Mexican Feather Grass and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Feather Grass and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Feather Grass and Copper Iris Physical Information
Mexican Feather Grass and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Feather Grass and Copper Iris are as follows:
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Copper Iris
Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.