Plant Description
Deschampsia cespitosa
An ornamental, clumping, tufted hair grass that will do adequately in most soil types but does best in well drained, moist soils. It will grow between 2 and 3 feet tall and attract birds.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | 2-3 ft |
| Growth Rate | Up to 3-10 ft per year |
| Life Span | Up to 30 years |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate |
| Deer Browse | Not typically |
| Wildlife Value | Larval host plant for many skipper butterflies |
| Resprout Ability | High potential to resprout after wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 2-8 |
| Habitat Type | Prairie |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Monocots |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Deschampsia |
| Species | D. cespitosa |
