Airy gold-green flower clouds hover above dark evergreen tufts. One of the few grasses that thrives in moist shade.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Aug
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Part Shade or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- GreenYellow
♣ Native Species✦ Low Maintenance▢ Container Friendly△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Deschampsia cespitosa is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Tufted Hair Grass unambiguously. The genus Deschampsia places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Tufted Hair Grass, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Deschampsia cespitosa will give you the most precise results.