Forms small tuffs of striking margined and striped cream leaves flushed pink. A super grass. Damp soil, semi shade. Height 30cms. Evergreen.
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Northern Lights’
Forms small tuffs of striking margined and striped cream leaves flushed pink. A super grass. Damp soil, semi shade. Height 30cms. Evergreen.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Deschampsia |
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Species | cespitosa |
Varietry | 'Northern Lights' |
Common Name | Tufted Hair Grass, Tussock Grass |
Flower Colour | silver, purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 2m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Cut back in spring |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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