Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Japan
Types
Nassella tenuissima
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Habitat
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs less watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
NASSELLA tenuissima
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Mexican Feather Grass
sasanqua
In German
Mexikanische Federgras
sasanqua
In French
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
sasanqua
In Spanish
Pluma hierba mexicana
sasanqua
In Greek
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Mexican Pena Relva
Sasankya
In Polish
Mexican Feather trawy
Sasankya
In Latin
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Sasanqua
Season and care of Mexican Feather Grass and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Feather Grass and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Feather Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Feather Grass and Sasanqua Physical Information
Mexican Feather Grass and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Feather Grass and Sasanqua are as follows:
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Sasanqua
Care of Mexican Feather Grass and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.