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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'

Goldtau tufted hairgrass

Blooms July through September
Selected for compact habit, extended bloom period and lovely golden-yellow inflorescences
Semi-evergreen, cool season ornamental grass
Circumpolar
Grown in trays of 32

Selected for deep, dark-green foliage, later blooming period, clumping forming habit and airy, golden-yellow flowers that emerge in June and last through August. Attractive seed heads persist through winter. An eye catching cool season, semi-evergreen ornamental grass perfectly suited for part sun to shade.


Height

12-24 Inches

Spread

24-30 Inches

Bloom Color

Golden Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Interesting Notes

Virtually all forms of are highly ornamental, but the smaller, compact 'Goldtau' is smaller and more compact than other forms of Deschampsia cespitosa. We've been utterly impressed with this gem in our trial garden, the dark green foliage, long bloom period and golden yellow flowers stalks command attention.

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial sun or light shade. Prefers acid conditions. 'Goldtau' can tolerate hot, dry conditions with ample water.

Good Companions

Coral Reef bee balm Monarda 'Coral Reef',
Miss Lingard wedding phlox Phlox carolina 'Miss Lingard'

Characteristics & Attributes

Growth Rate
Medium
Exposure
Full sun to part shade
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Late Spring / Early Summer
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Summer
Attributes
Mass Planting
Border
Perennial Border
Native to US
Moist Sun
Container
Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Moist
Good Drainage