Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002369
11/12/99
Deschampsia flexuosa--Crinkled Hair Grass
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Height: 18 in Spacing: 18 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Comments: The bright green leaves form tufts that can be as
tall as two and a half feet. Crinkled Hair Grass grows best
in partial shade and will require a moist soil. The open
panicles of flowers are borne on tall, thin stems well above
the leaves.
Propagation: Seed or division.
Cultivars:
'Tetra Gold' ('Aurea') - Yellowish leaves.
References for Cultivars: Gee Farms 1999,
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