Crinkled Hair Grass, Wavy Hairgrass 'Aurea'

Deschampsiaflexuosa

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Deschampsia (deh-SHAMP-see-uh)
Species
flexuosa (fleks-yoo-OH-suh)
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
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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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