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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
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Deschampsia cespitosa 'Tauträger'
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
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-30"
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'
Width: 3'
- sun - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
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