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Tufted Hair Grass

Striking variegated foliage complements abundant sprays of delicate flowers all summer. Foliage is exceptionally brilliant in cool weather. Beautiful in perennial or rock gardens, especially against a dark background. Good cut flower, fresh or dried.

Companion Plants

Coneflower

Gaura

Gayfeather

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Tufted Hair Grass

  • Botanical name

    Deschampsia caespitosa

  • Variety

    Northern Lights

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    24-36" (61-91 cm)

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Divide every 3 to 5 years

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Karla G.'s collection
  • Shelly W.'s collection