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    Deschampsia cespitosa 'Tauträger'

    Also Known As

    • Deschampsia 'Toutaeger'
    • Deschampsia caespitosa 'Tautrager'

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9a

    Deschampsia cespitosa 'Tauträger' plant details

    Deschampsia cespitosa 'Tauträger' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Deschampsia cespitosa 'Tauträger'

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Deschampsia cespitosa 'Tauträger'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    For cut or dry bouquets, airy plumes of a silvery-blue-green spring-into-summer, turn wheat-colored in fall on this 3' x 3' tufted grass. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Deschampsia cespitosa 'Tauträger' plant

    How to Grow Deschampsia cespitosa 'Tauträger'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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