Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldtau' - Tufted Hairgrass
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Ornamental herbaceous perennial
Common name: Golden Hair Grass
Scientific name: Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldtau'
Foliage color: Light green to luminous golden, fine and graceful
Flower color: Pale gold to amber, in light, airy panicles
Mature height: 0.50–0.75 m
Mature width: 0.40–0.55 m
Habit: Upright, forming compact and elegant clumps
Flowering period: July to October
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate to regular, prefers moist soils
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers humidity
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially beneficial insects
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly after planting to promote root establishment, then maintain constant moisture. Trim clumps in early spring before new growth to remove dead foliage and encourage a dense, vigorous form.
This hardy, persistent perennial thrives with minimal maintenance and requires no winter protection. Ideal for beds, borders, and moist gardens.