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Herbaceous Perennial

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'

tufted hair grass 'Goldtau'

A compact, evergreen, mound-forming grass with narrow, arching mid-green foliage which changes to golden brown as it matures. Long-lasting silvery brown and green flower plumes to around 75cm in height turn to a warm golden colour as they mature, providing a shimmering effect

Synonyms
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Golden Dew'
Deschampsia cespitosa Golden Dew
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»å
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Grey Silver Green Brown Green
Autumn Gold Gold Brown
Winter Gold Brown
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Poaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Deschampsia can be deciduous or evergreen, tufted grasses with linear or thread-like leaves and open flowering panicles in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows well in well-drained to moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. Prefers acid conditions

Propagation

Propagate by division in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
  • Banks and slopes
Pruning

Cut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust

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