Tufted Hair Grass,Tussock Grass. A dense tufted evergreen grass with narrow, rough, dark green leaves. Arching panicles of glistening, silvery reddish brown spikelets all summer, ageing to golden yellow. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ GOLDEN DEW
A dense tufted evergreen grass with narrow, rough, dark green leaves. Arching panicles of glistening, silvery reddish brown spikelets all summer, ageing to golden yellow.
Additional information
| Generic | Deschampsia |
|---|---|
| Species | cespitosa |
| Varietry | 'Goldtau' GOLDEN DEW |
| Common Name | Tufted Hair Grass, Tussock Grass |
| Flower Colour | silver, red-brown, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| 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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