Tufted hairgrass (Deschampsia cespitosa)
Tufted hairgrass, also known as Hassock Grass, Northern lights, Silver-grass, Hassock
Tufted hairgrass (Deschampsia cespitosa) is an ornamental grass that starts off green in the spring and transitions to a rich golden hue as the year progresses. It is a favored food source for butterfly larvae, including those of the umber skipper.
Key Facts About Tufted hairgrass
Attributes of Tufted hairgrass
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
75 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green Purple Yellow Silver Brown Gold
Scientific Classification of Tufted hairgrass
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
Hair grass
Species
Tufted hairgrass