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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronze Veil'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.5 - 1.5 m (1.5 - 5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronze Veil' (hair grass) bears showy and brown blossoms during early summer to mid fall. This ornamental grass is upright and has medium green foliage that is showy, glossy, fine textured and evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover, foundation, mass planting, pond, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronze Veil' tolerates wet sites, compacted soil and salt, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.