Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' | Pixie Fountain Tufted Hair Grass
DESCRIPTION
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' is a graceful ornamental grass known for its delicate, airy flower heads that appear in late summer and persist into the fall. The fine-textured, arching green foliage creates a soft, fountain-like effect, making it an ideal choice for naturalistic gardens or as an accent plant in mixed borders. Its flowers, initially green, turn golden as they mature, adding seasonal interest.
Originating from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, this variety is a compact form of the species commonly known as tufted hairgrass. It blooms in late summer, with feathery, light golden panicles emerging from slender stems that contrast beautifully with the plant's mounding base. 'Pixie Fountain' maintains a tidy and well-formed shape, with an elegant, cascading growth habit that enhances garden textures throughout the seasons.
DESCRIPTION
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' is a graceful ornamental grass known for its delicate, airy flower heads that appear in late summer and persist into the fall. The fine-textured, arching green foliage creates a soft, fountain-like effect, making it an ideal choice for naturalistic gardens or as an accent plant in mixed borders. Its flowers, initially green, turn golden as they mature, adding seasonal interest.
Originating from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, this variety is a compact form of the species commonly known as tufted hairgrass. It blooms in late summer, with feathery, light golden panicles emerging from slender stems that contrast beautifully with the plant's mounding base. 'Pixie Fountain' maintains a tidy and well-formed shape, with an elegant, cascading growth habit that enhances garden textures throughout the seasons.
DESCRIPTION
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' is a graceful ornamental grass known for its delicate, airy flower heads that appear in late summer and persist into the fall. The fine-textured, arching green foliage creates a soft, fountain-like effect, making it an ideal choice for naturalistic gardens or as an accent plant in mixed borders. Its flowers, initially green, turn golden as they mature, adding seasonal interest.
Originating from temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, this variety is a compact form of the species commonly known as tufted hairgrass. It blooms in late summer, with feathery, light golden panicles emerging from slender stems that contrast beautifully with the plant's mounding base. 'Pixie Fountain' maintains a tidy and well-formed shape, with an elegant, cascading growth habit that enhances garden textures throughout the seasons.
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Family: Poaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Foliage color: Silver-green
Flower color: Silvery-white, fading to golden-honey
Bloom time: Late summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; forms dense evergreen clumps
Growing zone: USDA zones 2 to 7
Wildlife attractors: Birds are attracted to seed headsThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
