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Deschampsia caespitosa

Tufted Hair Grass

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany/Engstrom

 

Description

The tufted hairgrass is a warm season, clumping grass that grows 10" tall with summer flowers that reach to 2' tall. This grass tolerates partial shade and heavy clay soils. It is good in waterside plantings and meadows. The tufted hairgrass is native to California and is a beneficial insect plant. Tall grasses are highly combustible.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Gold, Dark Green, Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

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