Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ (Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass)

(Hassock Grass, Tussock Grass)

Thin, dark green stems topped with sprays of airy delicate flowers with a gold twist. These seed heads explode in a chartreuse-yellow color, eventually changing to bronze, providing winter interest. Height 1-2′

Thin, dark green stems topped with sprays of airy delicate flowers with a gold twist. These seed heads explode in a chartreuse-yellow color, eventually changing to bronze, providing winter interest. Height 1-2’.

Deschampsia attracts birds to the garden. Prefers average, medium moisture well drained soil. Drought tolerant when established. Tolerates salts, seasonal flooding and a wide range of soils. May self seed in the garden. Cool season grass. Deer and rabbit resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Bloom Time(s): July-September