Deschampsia cespitosa 'Fairy's Joke'

Also Known As

Deschampsia caespitosa 'Fairy's Joke'
Deschampsia cespitosa var. vivipara
Tufted Hair Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Fairy's Joke' plant details

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Fairy's Joke' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with 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 'Fairy's Joke'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Deschampsia cespitosa 'Fairy's Joke'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Plant this pretty 2' tufted grass where light can shine thru its loose outspreading 2-3'-stalked ?flower? clusters which are full, also, of tiny baby grass plantlets!; wonderful, slowly-spreading spring accent. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This is an oddity that produces tiny plantlets in place of seeds. The weight of the small plants makes the stems arch down and touch the ground and the new plant roots. Interesting.