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Deschampsia cespitosa

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Names

Common Names
Tufted Hair Grass, Tufted Hairgrass, Tussock Grass

Growth

Height
24-36 inches
Spread
24-32 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate---------------------------------------- Moderate growth rate

Appearance

Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4-7
Sunlight Requirements
Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil Type
Sandy soils
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil; loam is ideal (well-balanced for roots), and sandy loam also drains well.
Soil pH
5.2-5.5 Slightly acidic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Semi-deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time
Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts butterflies, other pollinators, and birds; bees and hummingbirds not indicated

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024