About

This decorative grass, reaching 50-200cm, with a fountain-like habit. It bears ornamental plumes.

About the genus

Deschampsia can be deciduous or evergreen, tufted grasses with linear or thread-like leaves and open flowering panicles in summer

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting

Care notes

CultivationWell-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back in late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust in humid conditions