Deschampsia cespitosa |
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Tufted Hair Grass |
Description
The tufted hairgrass is a warm season clumping grass that grows 4' tall with airy summer flowery plumes. 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. It prefers moist soil and shade from afternoon sun.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Gold
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Water Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.