Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'
Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass
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This lovely cultivar of Deschampsia cespitosa shares many attributes with the species: clump growing, semi evergreen, fine textured leaves, and thin stems topped with sprays of airy delicate flowers. However, Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ has a golden twist. It blooms in color. Seed heads emerge from dark green stems in an explosion of chartreuse-yellow, eventually changing to bronze. They remain handsome in winter landscapes and deliver a knock-out punch to cut-flower arrangements. When planted in masses or contrasted in gardens with sedges, ferns, or hostas, Deschampsia cespitosa ‘Goldtau’ adds dimension, texture, and a breezy quality. Deschampsia cespitosa performs best and flowers most in cooler climates. In warmer climates, Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass needs semi-shade and moist conditions, and flower production may be greatly reduced.
Zone
4-9
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
- Native to North America
- Shade Tolerant
- Bioretention/Rain Gardens
- Lawn Alternatives
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: medium-fast
- Can be grown in 1, 2 or 3 gallon
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Watering: keep evenly moist; likes a lot of water once established
- Fertilizing: slow-release fertilizer, medium rate
- Possible pests: aphids, spittlebugs, rust
- Overwintering: cold frame with clear poly, do not overwater
- Responds well to cutting back; grows back quickly
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- Unique gold-toned blooms in billowy masses
- Slightly shorter than the species; good for smaller spaces
- Performs best and blooms most profusely in cooler climates
- Blooms persist into the winter months adding interest to the landscape
- Well-suited for mass plantings, meadows, foreground plantings, and borders
- May be partially evergreen in optimal conditions
