Key Facts:
Scientific Name: Deschampsia cespitosa
Common Name: Tufted Hair Grass
Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
Height: 1-2 feet at maturity
Spread: 1-2 feet
Foliage Color: Green, turning golden-brown in fall
Flower Color: Silvery, feathery flower heads
Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer
Growth Habit: Tufted, clumping
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Cold Hardiness: Hardy in a range of climates
Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free; resistant to most diseases
Why You Will Love Tufted Hair Grass
Tufted Hair Grass adds a touch of elegance and movement to your garden with its airy, feathery flower heads and graceful, tufted form. Perfect for creating texture and visual interest in borders, meadows, or naturalized areas, it offers year-round appeal with its changing colors and delicate blooms. Enjoy the subtle beauty and low-maintenance charm of Tufted Hair Grass, enhancing your landscape with its soft, ethereal presence.
Tufted Hair Grass
Tufted Hair Grass is a graceful, ornamental grass known for its airy, tufted appearance and delicate, feathery flower heads. Typically growing 1-2 feet in height and width, this perennial grass features fine-textured, green foliage that transitions to golden-brown tones in the fall. In late spring to early summer, it produces airy, silvery flower heads that add a soft, ethereal quality to garden beds and landscapes. Tufted Hair Grass is ideal for adding texture and movement to borders, meadows, or naturalized areas.
