Grass - Deschampsia caespitosa 'Bronzeschleier'

– Provides shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife.

– Generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

– Evergreen in USDA Zones 4–8, maintaining attractive foliage throughout the year.

– Naturalistic planting
– Meadows
– Borders
– Woodland edge

– Features narrow, arching leaves with bright golden-yellow centers and deep green margins.

– Foliage remains evergreen in mild climates, providing year-round interest.

– Produces small, brown, inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring to early summer.

– Plant in spring or fall, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart to allow for mature spread.

– Position the crown at soil level in well-drained, humus-rich soil.

– Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8.

– In early spring, remove any dead or damaged foliage to encourage fresh growth.

– Cut back old stems to the ground before new growth resumes.

– Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil.

– Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season to establish a deep root system.

– Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

– In hotter climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.

– Not typically harvested; primarily used as an ornamental groundcover or container plant.

– Generally low-maintenance; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed.

– Produces small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring to early summer; primarily grown for its ornamental foliage.

– Pairs well with shade-tolerant perennials such as Hostas, Ferns, Astilbes, and Heucheras.

– Complements other ornamental grasses and provides contrast to plants with bold foliage.