Long established form of the native Deschampsia cespitosa producing spikes of initially purplish, relatively golden pendant like heads of flower held above dark green clumps of foliage. Both flowers and leaves will dry beige as summer progresses. Happy in average to quite damp soils. Sun or light shade. Height; 90cm – 1.2m.
10 in stock
Plant Information
| Pot Size | 2 Litre |
|---|---|
| How many plants will I need? | 3 – 5 Plants Per Square Metre |
| Planting area | Damp Soil in Sun, Light Shade, Native to the UK, Open and Sunny, Shorter Flowering |
Description
These ornamental grasses are Deciduous: Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Cut stems can be left on border as natural mulch or composted.
This plant can be short lived (3 – 5 years), but division will reinvigorate.
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