| Characteristics Table | |
|---|---|
| Growth Habit | Bunchgrass |
| Flood Tolerance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Fair |
| Salt Tolerance | Good |
| Soil PH | Acidic to Neutral |
| Soil Type | Medium to Moderately Fine |
| Approx. Seeds/lb | 1,600,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height | 20-120 cm |
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
