Deschampsia cespitosa |
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Tufted Hair Grass |
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.
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
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.