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Deschampsia caespitosa
Tufted Hair Grass
Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany/Engstrom
Description
The tufted hairgrass is a warm season clumping grass that grows 10 in. tall with summer flowers that reach to 2 ft. 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. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height 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-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.