Nassella laevissima

Also Known As

Golden Hair Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 15"-20"

planting zones

9a-11

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Nassella laevissima plant details

Nassella laevissima is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nassella laevissima

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nassella laevissima

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Argentina & Chile, this extremely handsome & fascinating, finely textured grass is ideal for meadow plantings, hillsides & of course - totally crazy, cool low maintenance lawns! ‘Golden Hair Grass” forms long-tressed, swirling tussocks - to about 12” tall & 20” across. New growth is a soft emerald green, turning tawny gold & then pinkish-rose over time. It’s easy to grow, very drought tolerant – & long-lived, too! Unlike some of its badly-behaved relatives, this Nassella is non-invasive & has not been known to self-sow, at least not here in the Bay Area. Since there is little information available, we are not sure yet of its hardiness, so we will go with USDA Zone 9 & 10 for right now. Not very fussy about soil, but good drainage is recommended.