Deschampsia cespitosa
Tufted Hair Grass
Evergreen-Deciduous | Semi-Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 1-2' x 2' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Flower Color | Green |
Bloom Time | Summer, Spring |
Special Features | Desert Conditions, Shade Tolerant |
Container Sizes | #1 |
Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
Sunset Garden Zones | 2-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
Plant Type | Grass, Shrub |
Deschampsia cespitosa is commonly called Tufted Hair Grass. It is highly variegated with green and creamy white leaves that have a rosy pink blush when they emerge in early spring. Tufted Hair Grass produces buff colored flowers and makes an excellent specimen plant or groundcover.