tufted hair grass
Also known as: hassock grass; tussock grass
An evergreen grass forming a neat tussock of narrow, leathery, dark green leaves to 60cm long, with feathery panicles of silvery-purple flowers on arching stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- tufted hair grass (Deschampsia cespitosa)
- Genus
- Deschampsia
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tufted hair grass
Distribution map
Europe Asia Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tufted hair grass
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tufted hair grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ in spring or autumn or by division in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrows well in well-drained to moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. Prefers acid conditions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a rust
Pests
Generally pest-free
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