Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'
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A dense and compact, tussock-forming, semi-evergreen grass to 90cm tall in flower, with rough, rigid, linear leaves. From early to late summer it produces airy, arching panicles of purple flower spikelets that age to brown. The flower spikes can be cut for fresh and dried floral arrangements
Scientific classification
- Species
- Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' (Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain')
- Genus
- Deschampsia
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'
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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTrim out old flower heads in early spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in dry to damp, neutral to acid soil in sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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