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Deschampsia cespitosa

Tufted Hair Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        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'. 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. -Cornflower Farms

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).