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Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldschleier'

Also Known As

  • Golden Veil Hair Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldschleier' plant details

Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldschleier' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer cream, silver and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldschleier'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, silver and tan blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, rain garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldschleier'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, pollution, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright-yellow (unique in the genus) flower plumes seem to glow in the early summer dusk on this 24-30" fountaining grass; a stand-out as border or accent. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldschleier' plant

How to Grow Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldschleier'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • tan
    • silver
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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