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Deschampsia caespitosa 'Northern Lights' (Tussock Grass, Tufted Hair Grass)

Type: Cultivar | Edit History      Plant ID - 9002512



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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Grass
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Yellow
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
  • Coastal Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Miniature/Fairy Garden
  • Rainforest
  • Shade Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Bronze
  • Yellow/Gold
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Slug / Snail Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Looks good through the winter in zone 7a edit | delete
  • Divided every 2-3 years edit | delete
  • White outside margin of leaf and green strip down the center edit | delete
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