- USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9
- Height 24-36 Inches Tall
- Spread 8-12 Inches Wide
This one is definitely a graceful grass! It has stems that shoot up and arch over adding texture to your landscape. It can tolerate all soil types and will thrive in wet conditions. It adds interest wherever you decide to plant it!
The Graceful Grasses® Blue Mohawk® Soft Rush is planted for its unique grass like foliage. It grows to a height of up to three feet and its round stems have an arching habit that provides landscapes and containers with texture. The spread for this plant is eight to twelve inches. It is commonly used as a thriller in container planting, landscapes, as groundcover, and does well when mass planted.
Dolce Cherry Truffles Coral Bells Care
Plant in warm conditions with full to part sun. Soil should be moist to wet for best results but is tolerant to average conditions with consistent watering. The Graceful Grasses® Blue Mohawk® Soft Rush can grow in all types of soil and with varying Ph levels. Cut back after grass has turned brown for the season in areas at risk for fire. In other areas, grass can be left until early spring before new growth emerges. All dead foliage should be cut in the early spring. Fertilizing is not necessary as it is a self-feeder.
Dolce Cherry Truffles Coral Bells Spacing
Spacing for the Graceful Grasses® Blue Mohawk® Soft Rush should be eight to twelve inches, center on center. When spacing your grass it is important to give it enough room to grow to develop properly.
Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Flower Color(s): n/a |
| Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Short |
| Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Spread: 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 8-10 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Features: Foliage Interest |
| Scientific Name: Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights' |
| Common Name: Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass |
| Other Name(s): Tussock Grass; Ornamental Grass |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- JUNBMQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
