Also known as Texas Winter Grass
Texas Wintergrass (Nassella leucotricha) is a clumping perennial grass native to North America, known for its fine texture and ornamental value. It's drought-tolerant and
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during growing seasons, reduce in summer heat and winter dormancy.
Well-drained soils
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures but prefers moderate conditions. Protect from extreme heat and frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer; avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Texas Wintergrass prefers consistently moist soil during its active growing season, typically spring and fall. Reduce watering significantly during hot summer months and dormancy in winter.
Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings for established plants.
Pruning is generally not required beyond removing dead or damaged foliage at any time of year. In late winter or early spring, before new growth begins, you can cut back the entire plant by about one-third to refresh its appearance and encourage denser growth.
Nassella leucotricha is best propagated by seed sown in autumn or early spring. Seeds require a period of cold stratification.
Alternatively, division of established clumps can be done in early spring before active growth commences.
Repotting is rarely necessary for Nassella leucotricha, as it thrives in well-drained soil and prefers to be slightly pot-bound. If root-bound, repot in early spring into a slightly larger container with a gritty, well-draining potting mix.
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Where Texas Wintergrass (Nassella leucotricha) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Nassella |
| Species | Nassella leucotricha |
Similar in genus Nassella
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