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Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is a gorgeous native grass that stands out for its ability to still grow moderately well in partially shady conditions. This cool-season, semi-evergreen grass will emerge with dark green foliage in the spring and form an attractive clump. The real show begins in summer, however, when the delicate blooms emerge and form a feathery layer that sways in the slightest breeze and looks spactacular when filtering the early morning or late evening light. Tufted Hair Grass thrives in an environment with more regular irrigation than most natives, making it the ornamental grass of choice for beds being irrigated on a moderate watering schedule. This grass makes a gorgeous addition to garden beds and borders of all styles, prairie plantings, and containers. Tufted Hair Grass is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution and is resistant to toxic wastes and soil pollution. 

Expected 2025 Availability- Late April to Early May

Tufted Hair Grass

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  • Irrigation Requirement: Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)

    Mature Size: 2 - 3' tall and 1 - 2' wide

    Spacing: 12 - 24" apart

    Season: Cool-season grass

    Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9

    Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

    Deer Resistant: Yes

    Salt Tolerant: No

    Soils: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils.

  • Plants in the Deschampsia family are host species for 1 known native pollinator in northern Utah. Tufted Hair Grass also provides forage, cover, and habitat for birds and small animals. 

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