Deschampsia caespitosa Tussock grass (Gramineae) Evergreen perennial

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Deschampsia caespitosa
Tussock grass
Evergreen perennial
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The Deschampsia caespitosa plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tussock grass. Some home gardeners know the variety as Aira caespitosa.

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Latin Name:  Deschampsia caespitosa
Common Name:  Tussock grass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)Beauv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Damp woods and meadows, usually on badly drained clay soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a humus-rich acidic soil[200] but it succeeds in most soils[1]. It prefers a soil on the heavier and wetter side[1], but it also grows in drier soils[162]. Does well on damp or wet banks or in open woodland[1, 162]. There are several named varieties, selected for their ornamental value[200].

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