Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' is a cultivar of tufted hair grass, an evergreen herbaceous perennial in the Poaceae family. It forms a bushy clump, growing between 0.5 and 1 metre in height and spread, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This grass thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. It is low maintenance and provides interest during both summer and winter seasons.

Tufted hair grass 'Goldtau' is an evergreen perennial with golden-brown plumes, ideal for cottage gardens and prairie planting, hardy to RHS H5.

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'

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.

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Yunnan' is a hardy perennial tufted grass ideal for prairie planting and wildflower meadows, offering year-round interest from spring to