Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' (Tufted Hair Grass 'Golden Dew')

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; Gold 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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Monthly care advice

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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