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Buy Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'

Also Known As

Deschampsia cespitosa Golden Dew
Goldtau Gold Tufted Hair Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-10a

3 inch pot | $11

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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' plant details

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' 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 mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Any extension of season and compactness of this ever-lovely fountaining grass is reason to celebrate: Gold Dew not only offers a compact 12-24" size but also showy golden plumes later (June-July) in summer. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Compact, deep green mounds of semi-evergreen foliage 18-24” are topped late in the season by brilliant gold flower stems aging slowly to dark red; moist, well drained, acidic soil; part sun to light shade, will take more sun if moist. Deer resistant, easy. Nice new intro!