Carried by 34 nurseries
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Tufted Hair-grass or Tussock grass (Deschampsia cespitosa or Deschampsia caespitosa) is a wild plant from the grass family (Poaceae). Distribution of this grass species is widespread including the eastern and western extremes of North America, parts of South America and Eurasia. In California it is most commonly found in the central and northern portions of the state, including the Coast Ranges and Sierras. It is found in coastal prairie habitat and mountain meadows, along with other native grasses such as Fescues (Festuca spp.) and Needlegrass (Stipa spp.). It is most often found in moist to very wet areas such as freshwater or saltwater marsh, riparian areas, and woodland/forest habitats.
Grass
3 ft Tall
3 ft Wide
Fountain
Summer Semi-deciduous
None
Brown
Deer resistant, Lawn alternative
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Low, Moderate, High
Max 1x / week once established
Tolerates cold to 0° F
Fast, Medium, Slow, Standing
Tolerant of sand and clay.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 7.0
Wet places, meadows, streambanks, marshes, coastal prairie or mountain meadows
Alpine Fell-Fields, Coastal Prairie, Coastal Salt Marsh, Freshwater Marsh, Lodgepole Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian
Use in moist locations with other native grasses, perennial herbs or annual wildflowers such as Yerba Mansa (Anemopsis), Sedges (Carex spp.), Rush (Juncus spp.), Monkeyflower (Mimulus cardinalis or guttatus), and Hedge Nettle (Stachys spp.)
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 2 likely
Juba Skipper
Hesperia juba
Umber Skipper
Poanes melane