Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland'

Also Known As

Deschampsia caespitosa 'Schottland'
Scottish Tufted Hair Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland' plant details

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer 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 'Schottland'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland'

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

Huge airy flower panicles make a golden ?cloud? in late summer above a tuft of deep green leaves; cosmopolitan, this fine grass is of Scottish origin with a German name! S/M (not dry)

By: Forestfarm

One of the largest cultivars of Deschampsia to 3' by 3' with silky gold flowering spikes to 4' above the dark green foliage. A remarkable sight in full bloom. Consider massing several plants to make a sassy statement! Plant in full sun or light shade with moderate water in most soils. Hardy to 0F. Garden origin.