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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' (Tufted Hair Grass 'Golden Dew')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.75m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'
Other names
Tufted Hair Grass 'Golden Dew', Tufted Hair Grass 'Goldtau', Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldtau'
Genus
Deschampsia Deschampsia
Variety or Cultivar
'Goldtau' _ 'Goldtau' is a slender, arching, mound-forming grass with mid-green leaves and silver, reddish-brown flower spikes from early to late summer maturing to a golden yellow.
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Bronze in Summer; Golden-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Bronze, Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Prune back old stems to the ground in early spring before new growth resumes.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' (Tufted Hair Grass 'Golden Dew') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained to moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. Prefers acid conditions.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'
Other names
Tufted Hair Grass 'Golden Dew', Tufted Hair Grass 'Goldtau', Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldtau'
Genus
Deschampsia Deschampsia
Variety or Cultivar
'Goldtau' _ 'Goldtau' is a slender, arching, mound-forming grass with mid-green leaves and silver, reddish-brown flower spikes from early to late summer maturing to a golden yellow.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Bronze in Summer; Golden-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Bronze, Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Prune back old stems to the ground in early spring before new growth resumes.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' (Tufted Hair Grass 'Golden Dew') will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained to moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. Prefers acid conditions.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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