Grass - Deschampsia caespitosa 'Goldtau'

– Provides shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife.

– Generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

– Cool-season grower with peak growth in spring and fall; provides winter interest with persistent seed heads.

– Mixed perennial borders
– Pollinator-friendly gardens
– Low-maintenance landscapes
– Naturalistic designs

– 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.

– Produces small, golden-yellow, airy flower panicles in late spring to early summer, which mature to a golden hue and persist into winter.

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

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

– Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 4–9.

– 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.

– Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth.

– 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, Heucheras, and Astilbes.

– Complements moisture-loving plants in rain gardens and alongside water features.