SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16"; requires light
Starting Indoors:
Recommended. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting out after frost. Cover with humidity dome to retain moisture. Keep at about 65-70°F. If low germination, move to 35-40°F for 2-4 weeks, then bring back to warm temperatures.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow at last frost date.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Mexican feather or pony tail grass adds a silky, light-catching haze to sunny, sharply drained gardens, meadow plantings, and containers. It also adds interest to the autumn garden when the summer green grass blades change to buff. A low-maintenance grass where annual, in some warm winter areas, such as California, it is considered invasive as it self-sows excessively.
Watering Details:
Drought tolerant once established. Water during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Not particular about soil pH.
Fertilizer:
Mix in a few inches of compost prior to planting.