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Deschampsia caespitosa

Deschampsia caespitosa
Tufted Hair Grass, Hassock Grass, Tussock grass

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This grass displays its full splendour in early summer when its stiff, upright flowers develop delicate silver-green plumes that brighten to straw-yellow over time.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -40°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Deschampsia caespitosa forms a dense clump that stays green all year round. The culms that grow upright produce long and flexible panicles that start out pale green and become brighter over time, eventually turning straw yellow. When the autumn sun shines on this grass, it creates a beautiful scene that is hard to ignore. This grass can grow in any moist soil, even clay.

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Deschampsia, tufted hairgrass: planting, care and companion planting
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by Jean-Christophe 10 min.
Deschampsia, tufted hairgrass: planting, care and companion planting
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Deschampsia caespitosa in pictures

Deschampsia caespitosa (Flowering) Flowering
Deschampsia caespitosa (Foliage) Foliage
Deschampsia caespitosa (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to October

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause respiratory allergy due to pollen

Botanical data

Genus

Deschampsia

Species

caespitosa

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Tufted Hair Grass, Hassock Grass, Tussock grass

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference81712

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Planting and care

Deschampsia caespitosa is a tough grass that grows well in regular soil, even clayey soil. It spreads easily in fresh soil.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -40°C (USDA zone 3) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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