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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow in situ in spring or autumn[162, 175, 200]. Only just cover the seed[175]. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 3 weeks at 13°c[175]. If seed is in short supply it can be sown in a cold frame in spring, pricked out into individual pots as soon as it is large enough to handle and planted out in early summer.

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