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Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Pixie Fountain’
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Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Pixie Fountain’


Dwarf Tufted Hair Grass

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 8.130.530


This very hardy, petite selection of Hair Grass forms a well-behaved clump of narrow, silver-green leaves with showy, purple flowerheads on arching stems summer through fall. Plants fit well into borders as an edging, in the rock garden or in mixed containers. In warm summer regions this grows best in partial shade. Clumps may be easily divided in spring or early autumn. Evergreen. Cool season.

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Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Pixie Fountain’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Purple
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Woodland
Height
   25-40 cm
   10-16 inches
Spread
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Slow