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Deschampsia cespitosa - Tufted Hairgrass

Market price from $3.50 to $9.80

Deschampsia cespitosa is a perennial, clump-forming grass, known for its fine-textured, dense, dark green foliage that arches beautifully up to 3 feet in height. This eye-catching grass, also known as Tufted Hairgrass, is a showcase in any landscape setting, creating an enchanting ephemeral spectacle with its feathery inflorescences that shift from a serene green to a radiant golden hue with the seasons. More than its visual allure, the Tufted Hairgrass wins hearts with its remarkable adaptability - whether it's located at a moist water's edge, a cool meadow, or a dry, toughened soil, it maintains its resilience and growth. With its medium water needs and preference for places with full sun to part shade coverage, this plant delivers year-round interest, morphing from a green dome of delight in the summer to an enticing yellow-brown feature in the winter. Whether you want to enhance garden borders, groundcovers, or ornamental highlights, the Deschampsia cespitosa proves to be an exceptional choice.

  • Size: Up to 3 feet tall
  • Flowers: Airy clusters of green to golden flowers
  • Foliage: Dense, fine-textured, narrow, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
  • Resilience: Thrives in a range of conditions, including damp and dry soils
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