Overview
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' is a bushy grass like in the genus Deschampsia, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include prairie planting, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Deschampsia cespitosa, commonly known as tufted hairgrass or tussock grass, is a perennial tufted plant in the grass family Poaceae. The distribution of this species is widespread, with it being native to North America, Central Africa, eastern Australia, New Zealand, and Eurasia and being introduced to South Africa, South Australia and South America.
About the genus
Deschampsia is a genus of plants in the grass family Poaceae, commonly known as hair grass or tussock grass. The genus is widespread across many countries.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Deschampsia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Prairie planting, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in situ in spring or autumn, Division in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan'?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' need?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' hardy in the UK?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan'?
Seed sown in situ in spring or autumn, Division in early summer.
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More in the Deschampsia genus
- Deschampsia caespitosaTufted Hairgrass
- Deschampsia caespitosa 'Vivipara'Tufted Hairgrass
- Deschampsia cespitosatufted hair grass