Tufted Hairgrass 'Goldtau' (Deschampsia cespitosa)

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Overview:
Deschampsia cespitosa, or Tufted Hairgrass is a compact clump-forming grass with dark green foliage that can grow up to 1-2' tall. It has a long bloom period and yellow flower in mid-summer through early fall (June-September). Tufted Hairgrass provides food for insect larvae, while its seeds and leaf blades is forage for small birds and small mammals. Seed heads last through the winter. It tolerates salt, erosion, and deer.
 
Care:
Tufted Hairgrass can tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions. Plant in hummus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils in partial shade. The plant grows best in cooler climates and flowers may diminish in hotter climates. It can also tolerate hot, dry conditions with consistent moist soils. Cut back seed stalks to the ground in late winter to early spring, to prepare plant for spring and summer. Plant can be propagated or divided during the spring or fall.
 
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