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Tufted Hairgrass
Scientific Name: Deschampsia caespitosa (L.) Beauv.
Family: Poaceae

Show Larger Picture Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950. Manual of the grasses of the United States. USDA Misc. Publ. No. 200. Washington, DC. 1950.

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: 5 to 10 Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Origin: Northern America Growth Habits: Perennial grass, 20 to 40 inches tall (0.5 to 1 m); narrow very rough leaves Watering Needs: Regular water, prefers moist soils, tolerates wet soils Propagation: Seeds, division

Blooming Habits:
Glistening large silver-colored open panicles in summer.