Deschampsia cespitosa
TUFTED HAIR GRASS, SMALL FLOWERED TICKLE GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: silver-purple

Flowering Time: late spring to late winter

Leaves: mid green
 
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Deschampsia cespitosa
TUFTED HAIR GRASS, SMALL FLOWERED TICKLE GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: silver-purple

Flowering Time: late spring to late winter

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental, formal, contemporary, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: informal hedge, mass planting, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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