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Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa

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Overview

Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is an elegant, fine-textured ornamental grass standing 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread. Sturdy evergreen clumps boast airy, delicate flower panicles that shimmer golden in sunlight, rising above bright green foliage from late spring to midsummer. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Hardy, low-maintenance, and provides graceful movement, it's ideal for mass plantings and naturalistic gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 4–9Type Grass, PerennialClimate Temperate
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — though it grows best in moist; blend seamlessly into meadow plantings
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Hardy, low-maintenance, and provides graceful movement, it's ideal for mass plantings and naturalistic, image 30Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — though it grows best in moist; blend seamlessly into meadow plantings, image 82Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — yellow flowers in the garden; prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, image 90Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is an elegant; delicate flower panicles that shimmer golden, image 93Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Its naturalistic form can soften hard edges in garden designs; scientifically known as Deschampsia, image 87Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade; providing year-round visual interest, image 98+115

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Perennial
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — though it grows best in moist; blend seamlessly into meadow plantings
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Hardy, low-maintenance, and provides graceful movement, it's ideal for mass plantings and naturalistic, image 30
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — though it grows best in moist; blend seamlessly into meadow plantings, image 82
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — yellow flowers in the garden; prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, image 90
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is an elegant; delicate flower panicles that shimmer golden, image 93
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Its naturalistic form can soften hard edges in garden designs; scientifically known as Deschampsia, image 87
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade; providing year-round visual interest, image 98
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — scientifically known as Deschampsia cespitosa; hardy, low-maintenance, and provides graceful movement, it's ideal
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — cool-season perennial that adds delicate texture and movement to any landscape design
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — creating a stunning display when backlit by the sun.<br><br>Requiring minimal maintenance; tufted Hair, image 63
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — cool-season perennial that adds delicate texture and movement to any landscape design; open panicles, image 101
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — grass / perennial for full or half or shade; or serve as a delicate backdrop for more vibrant flowering, image 69
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — This hardy grass prefers full sun to partial shade and is known for its tolerance of various soil types, image 58
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — yellow flowers in the garden
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Hardy, low-maintenance, and provides graceful movement, it's ideal for mass plantings and naturalistic gardens
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — rising above bright green foliage from late spring to midsummer; cool-season perennial that adds delicate texture
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — providing year-round visual interest; creating a stunning display when backlit by the, image 85
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — delicate flower panicles that shimmer golden in sunlight; fine-textured ornamental grass standing 2-3, image 50
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — cool-season perennial that adds delicate texture and movement to any landscape design; open panicles, image 55
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — open panicles that rise above the foliage in summer; sturdy evergreen clumps boast airy
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — though it grows best in moist; blend seamlessly into meadow plantings, image 59
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — this clump-forming ornamental grass reaches heights of 2 to 3 feet with a spread of about 1 to 2 feet, image 102
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Tufted Hair Grass assumes a light green shade that transitions to golden-yellow hues in autumn; this, image 61
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