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Deschampsia caespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'
Also Known As
- Pixie Fountain Hair Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 2a-8b
Deschampsia caespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' plant details
Deschampsia caespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer 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, average, 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 'Pixie Fountain'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: silver and tan blooms in summer
- Uses: black walnut tolerant, compact, container plant, cottage garden, dwarf
GROWING CONDITIONS for Deschampsia caespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'
- 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, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Deschampsia caespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'
Gardening facts about Deschampsia caespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' plant
How to Grow Deschampsia caespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- tan
- silver
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Deschampsia for your garden
aka Crinkled Hairgrass, Wavy Hairgrass
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-30"
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Deschampsia caespitosa, Tufted Hair Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
aka Deschampsia caespitosa 'Northern Lights', Northern Lights Tufted Hair Grass, Variegated Tussock Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Deschampsia 'Toutaeger', Deschampsia caespitosa 'Tautrager'
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9a
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- mostly sun - shade
- regular
aka Deschampsia 'Bronzeschleir', Deschampsia caespitosa 'Bronzeschleier'
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'
Width: 3'
- sun - shade
- regular
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