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Crinkled Hair Grass, Wavy Hairgrass 'Aurea'

Deschampsiaflexuosa

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Deschampsia (deh-SHAMP-see-uh)

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Species

flexuosa (fleks-yoo-OH-suh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Edmonds, Washington

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