Scottish Tufted Hair Grass
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland'
Pronunciation: deh-SHAMP-see-uh kess-pi-TOH-suh
SKU #08928
| Description | A superb compact, ornamental, clumping grass highly useful for smaller areas, borders and containers. Delicate yellow inflorescence emerge in early summer; tall airy panicles dance above the fine, dark green foliage, adding graceful texture and color to the landscape. Seed heads age to a wonderful golden bronze. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Early summer |
| Mature Size | Foliage clumps reach 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide; plumes reach 4 ft. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Salvia (Salvia); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Gayfeather (Liatris) |
| Care | Thrives in evenly moist, slightly acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. In colder northern regions, apply a thick layer of mulch to protect root zone in winter. Leave foliage in place until early spring, then prune by two-thirds in spring. May be divided in spring or early fall. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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