Deschampsia cespitosa ssp. alpina
ALPINE TUFTED HAIR GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, UK, North America

Other Botanical Names: Deschampsia alpina

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Deschampsia cespitosa ssp. alpina
ALPINE TUFTED HAIR GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.75m

FEATURES

Flowers: silver-purple

Flowering Time: late spring to late winter

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

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

Uses: mass planting, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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