deschampsia

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At-A-Glance Information

This genus of perennial grasses are wonderful for creating natural meadows,  and are drought- and heat-tolerant. These grasses need full sun and little water, and form clumps that top out at 2 feet tall. Flowering stems appear in summer, carrying flowers on one side. Leaves are grey-green and narrow.

Deschampsia Species and Varietals

The best growing zones for Deschampsia are 2-24, though this varies somewhat depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Deschampsia cespitosa (Tufted Hair Grass)
This species forms clumps of narrow, dark green foliage 1-2 feet tall. In late spring to early summertime, foliage is topped with tufts of green-greenish gold that turn tan in wintertime.

Deschampsia flexuosa (Crinkled Hair Grass)
This species reaches less than 2 feet tall and half as wide, with more open inflorescences in summertime. This species does well in woodland landscapes as well as wet sunny locations. 

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Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 284, Deschampsia
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