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Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau'

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Overview

The Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau', commonly known as Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass, is a perennial ornamental grass valued for its fine-textured, arching green foliage. In summer, it boasts delicate, airy panicles of golden-yellow flowers that reach heights up to 3 feet. This clump-forming grass is hardy (USDA Zones 4-9), tolerates partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Attracts wildlife while providing year-round interest in borders or as ground cover.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–9Type Grass, Ground coverClimate Temperate
Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — In summer, it boasts delicate, airy panicles of golden-yellow flowers that reach heights up to
Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — commonly known as Golden Dew Tufted Hair GrassGolden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — is a perennial ornamental grass valued for its fine-textured

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Grass, Ground cover
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — In summer, it boasts delicate, airy panicles of golden-yellow flowers that reach heights up to
Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — commonly known as Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass
Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia Cespitosa 'Goldtau') — is a perennial ornamental grass valued for its fine-textured
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