Golden Dew Hair Grass

Brilliant golden-yellow flower clouds in summer create a dazzling shimmering effect above a tidy green clump — a cool-season grass that glows in sun and part-shade garden settings. (Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau')

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Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldtau' is a compact, clump-forming ornamental grass known for its fine, dark green foliage and airy golden flower panicles that appear in early summer. The delicate blooms add a soft, shimmering texture to garden beds and borders and persist into fall and winter. Thriving in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil, 'Goldtau' is a low-maintenance, cool-season grass perfect for naturalistic plantings and modern landscapes.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunlight Bright light to partial shade

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 18 to 24 inches

Maintenance Level Low maintenance

Water Requirement Moderate watering (once a week)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	– Moderate growth rate; forms dense clumps over time, spreading slowly via rhizomes.
Colorful Leaves	No
Flowering	No
Bloom Color	N/A
Ornamental Berries	N/A
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	No
Drought Tolerant	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	– Provides shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife. – Generally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Self-pollinating	Self-pollinating
Seasonality	– Cool-season grower with peak growth in spring and fall; provides winter interest with persistent seed heads.
Ideal For	– Mixed perennial borders – Pollinator-friendly gardens – Low-maintenance landscapes – Naturalistic designs
Leaf Description	– Features narrow, arching, dark green leaves that add fine texture and color contrast to the garden. – Foliage remains semi-evergreen in mild climates, providing year-round interest.
Flower Description	– Produces small, golden-yellow, airy flower panicles in late spring to early summer, which mature to a golden hue and persist into winter.
Pruning & Maintenance	– In early spring, remove any dead or damaged foliage to encourage fresh growth. – Cut back old stems to the ground before new growth resumes.
Water Needs	– Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil; water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season to establish a deep root system.
Light Needs	– Thrives in full sun to partial shade; in hotter climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.
Harvesting	– Not typically harvested; primarily used as an ornamental groundcover or container plant.
Fertilizing	– Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth.
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	– Produces small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring to early summer; primarily grown for its ornamental foliage.
Companion Plants	– Pairs well with shade-tolerant perennials such as Hostas, Ferns, Heucheras, and Astilbes. – Complements moisture-loving plants in rain gardens and alongside water features.