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Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Northern Lights’

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Forms small tuffs of striking margined and striped cream leaves flushed pink. A super grass. Damp soil, semi shade. Height 30cms. Evergreen.

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Forms small tuffs of striking margined and striped cream leaves flushed pink. A super grass. Damp soil, semi shade. Height 30cms. Evergreen.

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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

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