The ornamental grass Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights' (tufted hair grass) bears showy and light grey blossoms during mid-summer to mid autumn. The showy matte foliage is striped, medium lime and light pink in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen. Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights' (tufted hair grass) bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights' (tufted hair grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, foundation, mass planting, specimen, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights' tolerates wet sites, compacted soil and salt, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
