Deschampsia caes. 'Goldtau'
Gold Dew Tufted Hair Grass
- Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ is a clump forming perennial grass cultivar.
- The tufted foliage is narrow, dark green and usually semi-evergreen.
- Airy panicles of chartreuse yellow florets with hair like awns appear in summer.
- They mature into a bronzy-gold color and remain until frost.
- This cool season grass thrives in shaded or partly sunny moist or wet sites.
Height: 1-2 ft
Spread: 2 ft
Spacing: 3 ft
Zone: 3-8
Color: Chartreuse, Yellow
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Attributes:
- Rock Garden
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- can be planted under Black Walnut Trees
- Native Selection
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Erosion control
- RainGarden
- Drought Tolerant
Exposure:
- Sun/ Part Shade
Foliage Color:
- Green
Habit:
- Clump forming
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Winter
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well Drained