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Tufted Hair Grass is one of the few ornamental grasses to thrive in moderate shade, opening up a world of possibilities. It has deep green narrow leaves that form a mounding habit. Lofty clouds of delicate purple flowers rise up to 3 feet tall, swaying in the slightest breeze. This grass turns a tawny gold in late summer. Leave the grass standing over winter to complement frost and snow. It is deer and rabbit resistant for easy meadowscaping. (Deschampsia cespitosa)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Tufted Hair Grass is an excellent choice for adding height and structure to the garden. Happy in part sun/part shade locations in average soil and moderate moisture, Tufted Hair Grass will add a unique and lively element to the garden. A North American native, birds love the seeds. Planted in mass or with other grasses it can create a lovely meadowscape. Plant with ferns and hostas for a unique look. Easy care, just cut old growth to the ground in early spring before new growth emerges. It is a larval food plant for several butterflies in North America including the Umber Skipper.
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Associated SKUs
AM020968 AM020937 (Plant - 3" Pot) AM020938 (Tray of 16)
Common Name
Tufted Hair Grass
Botanical Name
Deschampsia cespitosa
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Half Sun / Half Shade
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
12-24" wide
Bloom Time
Late summer to fall
Ships As
Potted Plant
Foliage
Dark green inwardly rolled blades
Soil Type
Average Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Soil Moisture
Average
Advantages
Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Native, Groundcover, Great For Mass Plantings, Winter Interest, Rabbit Resistant
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