Deschampsia caespitosa |
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Tufted Hair Grass |
Description
The tufted hairgrass is a warm season clumping grass that grows 10 in. tall with summer flowers that reach to 2 ft. 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
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Woodland
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.