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Deschampsia flexuosa 'Tatra Gold' (Wavy hair grass 'Tatra Gold')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Deschampsia flexuosa 'Tatra Gold'
Other names
Wavy hair grass 'Tatra Gold'
Genus
Deschampsia Deschampsia
Variety or Cultivar
'Tatra Gold' _ 'Tatra Gold' is a clump-forming evergreen grass with narrow, yellow-green leaves and open, pale bronze flower panicles in early summer.
Deschampsia flexuosa 'Tatra Gold' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Bronze in Summer
Foliage
Yellow-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 'Tatra Gold' (Wavy hair grass 'Tatra Gold') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m 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 flexuosa 'Tatra Gold'
Other names
Wavy hair grass 'Tatra Gold'
Genus
Deschampsia Deschampsia
Variety or Cultivar
'Tatra Gold' _ 'Tatra Gold' is a clump-forming evergreen grass with narrow, yellow-green leaves and open, pale bronze flower panicles in early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Bronze in Summer
Foliage
Yellow-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 'Tatra Gold' (Wavy hair grass 'Tatra Gold') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m 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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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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