Deschampsia setacea
Deschampsia setacea
Deschampsia
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This fine-textured Deschampsia grass prefers consistent moisture and partial to full sun exposure. Water regularly to maintain soil moisture without creating soggy conditions. This European native grass requires more attention than typical prairie grasses but offers delicate ornamental appeal.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Belgium
Chile Central
Denmark
France
Germany
Great Britain
Ireland
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Spain
Sweden
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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