tufted hair grass (Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights') plant — close-up photo
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tufted hair grass

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights'

概覽

Tufted hair grass (Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights') is an amazing true grass species due to its bright colors and quaint appearance. The lush foliage finely arching blades display tones of bright yellow, greens, and pinks with a hint of silver, showcasing a lovely contrast of colors. The graceful tufts move and sway in the wind, creating a wave like effect that dances in the breeze. Its care-free growth along borders, in grassy meadows, prairies, and other gardens create the perfect landscape. The arching foliage is a sure way to bring texture and interest to any outdoor space. The Northern Lights variety of tufted hair grass is truly an amazing choice for any garden-lovers.

養護指南

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澆水

Tufted hair grass should be watered deeply, but infrequently. In hot summer months, it should be watered at least once a week, but more often in extreme heat. In the spring and fall, it should be watered just enough to keep its soil moist but not soggy. In the winter, tufted hair grass should not be watered until the soil is completely dry.

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光照

Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights') is a shallow-rooted plant, so it needs to receive plenty of sunlight throughout the day to thrive. This species does best with full sun, with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Northern Lights will not tolerate shade well, so try to place it in a south-facing spot that will get more direct sunlight. Furthermore, with direct sunlight, the plant does have the ability to withstand colder temperatures than other grasses and will remain healthy during extremes in winter temperatures.

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土壤

Acidic, Alkaline, Bog, Rocky , gravelly , dry

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溫度

Hardiness zone 4–9.

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修剪

Tufted Hair Grass is a unique and stunning ornamental grass that is well suited to USDA growing zones 4-8. It is best to prune this plant species in early spring before new growth begins. The goal is to cut back plants to about 2” above the soil level. This will encourage healthy, thick, uniform growth. However, it is important to not over prune and to remove just a few of the older stems at a time. Pruning should be done carefully and in moderation to maintain the graceful appearance of the plant.

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Division

用途與寓意

Attracts: Birds.

病蟲害

Common pests: Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Drought resistant.

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