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Deschampsia flexuosa
Wavy Hair Grass
- » Grows well in moderate shade
- » Dislikes high heat and humidity
- » Clump-forming
- » Tiny, purple to bronze flowers
- » Mixes well with shade loving perennials
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:4-7
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:1-2 ft
- Bloom Color: Brown Shades, Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This elegant, fine-textured ornamental grass forms a dense mound of delicate, arching, deep-green leaves. In summer, airy panicles of tiny, purple to bronze flowers rise above the foliage, creating a delicate cloud-like effect that remains attractive through winter. A cool-season grass, it's an excellent choice for woodland gardens and shaded areas.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Summer |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Deschampsia flexuosa
This ornamental grass thrives in part shade, preferring average to medium moisture, well-drained soils. While it tolerates dry shade, it flowers best with adequate light. In late winter, cut old foliage to the ground to encourage new growth. Flowering stems can be removed in fall for tidiness or left for winter interest.
