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.
Additional information
| Generic | Deschampsia |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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