Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Nassella tenuissima
Habitat
gardens
driveways, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Slopes, tree wells
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Apply 12-6-6 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa rubiginosa
NASSELLA tenuissima
Common Name
Rose
Finestem Needlegrass, Mexican Feather Grass
In Hindi
गुलाब
Mexican Feather Grass
In German
Rose
Mexikanische Federgras
In French
Se leva
Mexicaine Herbe Feather
In Spanish
Rosa
Pluma hierba mexicana
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο
Μεξικού Αστραπή Grass
In Portuguese
Rosa
Mexican Pena Relva
In Polish
Róża
Mexican Feather trawy
In Latin
Rose
Mexicanus Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Rose and Mexican Feather Grass
Season and care of Rose and Mexican Feather Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Rose and Mexican Feather Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer and Mexican Feather Grass season is Late Summer, Mid Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy and for Mexican Feather Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Mexican Feather Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose and Mexican Feather Grass Physical Information
Rose and Mexican Feather Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Mexican Feather Grass height is 50.80 cm and width 55.90 cm. The color specification of Rose and Mexican Feather Grass are as follows:
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Feather Grass flower color:
- Mexican Feather Grass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rose and Mexican Feather Grass
Care of Rose and Mexican Feather Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Mexican Feather Grass pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Feather Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.