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Grass: Mexican feather grass (Nassella tenuissima) Need to know: Mexican feather grass is extremely drought-tolerant and hardy in zones 6 to 10, but is identified as a Feather ornamental grass is a highly invasive species in California and Oregon. Mexican feather grass reseeds, so it may need to be pulled out in places you don’t want it to spread. If you live in California recommends as alternatives CA native prairie dropseed (Sporobolus airoides) Mexican deer grass (Muhlenbergia dubia) or pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris especially "White Cloud").
Add vibrant color — without flowers. Some grasses, like the pink muhly grass shown here, erupt in colorful, feathery fronds from late summer to fall. This is a wonderful way to bring color to a water-wise garden where flowers are sparingly used. Grass: Pink muhly grass, Muhlenbergia capillaris Need to know: Native to the East Coast of the United States, pink muhly grass clumps, so it will not invade other planting beds. Hardy in zones 7 to 9.
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