Deschampsia cespitosa

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Tufted Hair Grass

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Engstrom

 

Description

The tufted hairgrass is a warm season, clumping grass that grows 10" tall with summer flowers that reach to 2' tall. This grass tolerates partial shade and heavy clay soils. It is good in waterside plantings and for mountain area meadows. This grass is a California native and is a beneficial insect plant. Flowers are insignificant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.