Tufted Hairgrass

Deschampsia cespitosa

Attractive as ornamental. Can spread via roots as well as seedlings.

Habitats	Shallow Marsh Wet Prairie
Habitat Notes	Shallow Marsh; Wet prairie. Throughout Willamette Valley. Good drought tolerance. Excellent tolerance of very wet winter conditions. Moist to seasonally wet meadows and freshwater wetlands.
Arboretums
Years Planted at Arboretums	2012
Mature Height	3-5’
Shade Preference
Soil Tolerance	Moderately moist to seasonally flooded soils
Special Uses	Provides wildlife forage, cover and food; Provides bank stabilization; Ornamental; Deer resistant