Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000503
11/12/99

Deschampsia caespitosa--Tufted Hair Grass


Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
Height: 36 in Spacing: 24 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flower: White

Comments: This grass produces large, open panicles of
white to silver flowers (Vis. 1). The plant grows best on
moist soils when exposed to sun or in shade. A tolerance
for wet soils makes the plant useful for planting near
water.

Propagation: Propagate by seed or division.

Cultivars:
'Goldehaenge' - The flower panicles turn gold in the
autumn.
'Schottland' - The tufts of leaves are 2 feet tall.

References for Cultivars: Lake County Nursery 1999, Walters
Gardens 1999.


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