Deschampsia

Deschampsia caespitosa

('Gold Dew')

(Tufted hair grass)

Europe, Asia & N. America

60-150cm

Neat dense green clumps of thin foliage with silvery purplish flowers, which is very valued as an ornamental

It does prefer moist habitats such as shores, meadows, bogs and damp woodlands but is easy to culture in sun or shade, with more flowers appearing in the sun

This was naturally found around the margins of our ponds after about 2 years, here at Hookhill Plantation in mid Devon

Deschampsia caespitosa 'Bronzeschleier'

Deschampsia c. 'Bronzeshleier'seedheads with sedum flower heads and Miscanthus in the background in late summer

('Bronze Veil')

Has bronze-green graceful and open inflorescences that age to a golden bronze yellow

On stems up to 120cm high

Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldtau'

('Gold Dew')

The inflorescences open yellow-green, which last a long time ageing to a warm gold colour

Up to 75cm high>

Deschampsia flexuosa

(Wavy hair grass)

Eurasia & N. America

Thrives on infertile ground

Suitable for forest & rockery

From 25-40cm high

Drier habitats in sun or open woodlands

Tufts of hair-like green foliage, smooth to the touch, with open panicles of pinkish purplish or silvery spikes in summer