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New mexico feathergrass

Hesperostipa neomexicana

New mexico feathergrass (Hesperostipa neomexicana) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Mature size 6"–3'.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to AZ, CO, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT, WY
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–10b
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: —
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

New mexico feathergrass (Hesperostipa neomexicana) — *Hesperostipa neomexicana* — New mexico feathergrass. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, new mexico feathergrass pairs naturally with: Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides), Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum).