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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

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) — open panicles that rise above the foliage in summer; sturdy evergreen clumps boast airy, image 83
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — fine-textured ornamental grass standing 2-3 feet tall with a similar spread; showcasing its, image 71
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Hardy, low-maintenance, and provides graceful movement, it's ideal for mass plantings and naturalistic, image 99
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — This hardy grass prefers full sun to partial shade and is known for its tolerance of various soil types
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Sturdy evergreen clumps boast airy; its naturalistic form can soften hard edges in garden designs
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — scientifically known as Deschampsia cespitosa; hardy, low-maintenance, and provides graceful movement, image 100
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — delicate flower panicles that shimmer golden in sunlight; fine-textured ornamental grass standing 2-3 feet tall
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade; providing year-round visual interest
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is an elegant; delicate flower panicles that shimmer golden, image 70
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — blend seamlessly into meadow plantings; tufted Hair Grass assumes a light green shade that transitions to
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — or serve as a delicate backdrop for more vibrant flowering perennials; grass / perennial with yellow, image 66
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — or serve as a delicate backdrop for more vibrant flowering perennials
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — rising above bright green foliage from late spring to midsummer; cool-season perennial that adds, image 74
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Its naturalistic form can soften hard edges in garden designs; scientifically known as Deschampsia, image 64
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — yellow flowers in the garden; prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — blend seamlessly into meadow plantings; tufted Hair Grass assumes a light green shade that transitions, image 65
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Tufted Hair Grass assumes a light green shade that transitions to golden-yellow hues in autumn
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — grass / perennial with yellow blooms; though it grows best in moist, image 91
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — showcasing its adaptability to a wide range of climatic conditions; rising above bright green foliage, image 57
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — grass / perennial for full or half or shade; or serve as a delicate backdrop for more vibrant flowering perennials
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — delicate flower panicles that shimmer golden in sunlight; fine-textured ornamental grass standing 2-3, image 96
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — blend seamlessly into meadow plantings
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is an elegant
Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa) — creating a stunning display when backlit by the sun.<br><br>Requiring minimal maintenance
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