- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-10
- Height 2-3 Feet Tall
- Spread 12 Inches Wide
Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass (Deschampsia caespitosa) is one of the prettiest cool-season ornamental grasses. The variegated blades turn from creamy white in summer to pink as the weather cools in fall. Sometimes, foliage alone adds height, shapes or textures to your garden. Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass adds year-round interest. Plant it as a thriller in a container to add height behind lower flowering plants.
Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass also is a perfect choice for rock gardens and natural-looking landscapes. The grass grows to nearly 3 feet tall in an upright shape of about a foot around. The foliage is pretty blowing in breezes even in winter after the blades have dried. The low-care grass produces its creamy-white color again in spring as new blades grow.
Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass Care
All the gardener has to do is cut Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass in early spring, as soon as new growth appears. Cut the clump nearly to the ground and watch the grasses grow until temperatures warm to about 75 degrees. Northern Lights stays healthy in summer but stops its growth until days cool in fall, when it begins to turn pink. The only other care it needs is average watering to thrive as a perennial in zones 4 through 10.
Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass Spacing
Plant your Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass in full or part sun and be sure to space groups of the grass 8 to 10 inches apart. In containers, plant this gorgeous ornamental grass in the center or toward the back.
Northern Lights Tufted Hairgrass Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-10 |
| 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 Selections |
- SKU:
- DESNL
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 Known 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 Known 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 Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 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 Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known 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 Known 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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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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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