Deschampsia cespitosa

Tufted Hair Grass

A clumping cool season grass with airy seed heads. Will tolerate light shade. One of the earliest grasses to bloom in the spring. Brown flower at 3′-5′

  • Height: 3' – 4'
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Brown
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
  • Plant Habit

    • Vase Shaped
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun to Part Shade
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
    • Savanna
  • Flower Color

    • Brown
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Panicle
  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Size

    • 1/4" or Less
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Spring
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg