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  • DESCHAMPSIA cespitosa 'Goldtau'
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    DESCHAMPSIA cespitosa 'Goldtau'

    Commonly known as Tufted hair grass, Tussock grass

     AWARD
    Green leaves ageing to gold-brown. Silvery plumes becoming gold.
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Syn. 'Golden Dew'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Eurasia, tropical Africa
    • Evergreen
      Rigid, rough-textured leaves to 75cm (30in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Linear
    • Height
      75cm (30in)
    • Spread
      75cm (30in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Tussock-forming grass giving a shimmering effect as the leaves age. Produces silvery reddish brown spikelets
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      75cm (30in)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        75cm (30in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Cottage garden
      Rockery (inc alpine)
      Town garden
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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