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

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