Tufted hairgrass
Deschampsia cespitosa
Tufted hairgrass is an elegant, clump-forming ornamental grass with delicate, airy seed heads that create beautiful movement in the garden. It tolerates a wide range of conditions from full sun to partial shade and various soil types. This low-maintenance grass is perfect for naturalistic plantings and provides year-round structure.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Establishment • Water Moderately, Prefers Consistently Moist Soil But Tolerates Some Drought
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 29, 2021 by domfe (cc-by-sa)
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