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Deschampsia caespitosa 'Daybreak'
Distinctive tussock forming perennial grass with long narrow green leaves margins a yellow pinkish colour. Light elegant and glistening silvery-green spikes of flowers in summer. Grows best in semi-shade, with good soil, avoide very dry sites. Moist woodland would be its natural habitat.
Genus
Deschampsia
Species
caespitosa
Cultivar
'Daybreak'
Common name
Tufted hair grass
Family name
Gramineae
Place of origin
Africa/Europe
DETAILS
Height
60 cm
Width
60 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
Small, height less than 0.6 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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