Tufted Hair Grass, Hassock Grass, Tussock Grass
One of the few ornamental grasses that grow well in moderately shady locations, Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass) is a clump-forming, cool season, semi-evergreen grass forming a low and dense tussock of narrow, dark green leaves, up to 18 in. tall (45 cm). In early summer, elegant clouds of delicate feathery panicles of purplish-green to tawny flowers emerge on arching stems rising 3 ft. (90 cm) above the foliage. They sway gracefully in the slightest breeze and persist well into winter. Spectacular when backlit by the rising or setting sun!
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Common names | Tufted Hair Grass |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Poaceae |
Common names | Tufted Hair Grass |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing |
12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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