Crinkled Hair Grass, Wavy Hairgrass
Deschampsiaflexuosa 'Aurea'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Deschampsia (deh-SHAMP-see-uh)
Species: flexuosa (fleks-yoo-OH-suh)
Cultivar: Aurea
Additional cultivar information: (aka Tatra Gold)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year

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