Tufted Hairgrass

Deschampsia cespitosa, native

• Short-lived, cool season perennial
• Starts growing early in spring
• Mass of deep-green leaves covering the crown of the plant
• Shallow roots
• Cultivated as an ornamental garden plant
• Tolerant to both acidic and alkaline conditions
• A highly variable species
• Recommended in reclamation seed mixes
• Tolerant to heavy metal contamination
• Highly palatable grass that is resistant to grazing
• Food source for butterflies in North America
• Widespread distribution globally, including the eastern and western coasts of North America