Deschampsia caespitosa

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Tufted Hair Grass

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany/Engstrom

 

Description

The tufted hairgrass is a warm season, clumping grass that grows 10" tall with summer flowers that reach to 2' tall. This grass tolerates partial shade and heavy clay soils. It is good in waterside plantings and meadows. The tufted hairgrass is native to California and is a beneficial insect plant. Tall grasses are highly combustible.

 

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Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Width Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Gold, Dark Green, Purple

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.