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Deschampsia flexuosa (Wavy hair grass)
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Deschampsia flexuosa
Other names
Wavy hair grass, Aira flexuosa, Bent grass, Common hair grass, Crinkled hair grass
Genus
Deschampsia Deschampsia
Species
D. flexuosa - D. flexuosa is a clump-forming, evergreen grass with narrow, blue-green leaves and, from early to midsummer, panicles of brown or purple spikelets are borne on wavy stalks.
Deschampsia flexuosa is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Brown, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Blue-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 flexuosa (Wavy hair grass) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m 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
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 flexuosa
Other names
Wavy hair grass, Aira flexuosa, Bent grass, Common hair grass, Crinkled hair grass
Genus
Deschampsia Deschampsia
Species
D. flexuosa - D. flexuosa is a clump-forming, evergreen grass with narrow, blue-green leaves and, from early to midsummer, panicles of brown or purple spikelets are borne on wavy stalks.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Brown, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Blue-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 flexuosa (Wavy hair grass) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m 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
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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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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