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Deschampsia is Fine as Frog's Hair

Deschampsia is Fine as Frog's Hair

Posted by Emerald Coast Growers on Mar 4th 2026

An essential offering for landscapers, Deschampsia is a durable, easy-culture, native grass. One of the earliest blooming grasses, its tidy, clump-forming foliage is topped with a profusion of airy panicles through summer. Its common name, Hair grass, can be attributed to the fine texture of these luminous blooms and its slender, hair-thin blades.

Very shade tolerant, Deschampsia is easy to grow in moist, low-light spaces. Often planted in masses, or as a shady woodland accent to other moisture-loving perennials. Landscapers and growers love its versatility and long-lived nature.

Deschampsia cespitosa

An American native.

Very fine, dark green, thin blades form neat, tufted clumps. Clouds of slender flower panicles hover above the foliage.

Height 2-4'

Hardy Zones 4-9

Deschampsia c. 'Pixie Fountain'

Tufted hair grass

Cold hardy!

Dense evergreen foliage clumps produce bright, silvery-white flowers that mature to a rich brown. A dwarf Jelitto selection, half the height of the species.

Height 24"

Hardy Zones 2-7


Jump on it. These popular grasses come in fine, fresh 50-cell trays that are fast out the door from Emerald Coast Growers – your easy choice!

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