species 15,798 observations

Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia cespitosa

Field notes

Supports All

22 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Umber Skipper, Grey Pug Moth, Cottongrass Sedge-miner, Juba Skipper 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Large Marsh Grasshopper, Elm Sack Gall Aphid, Mealy Plum Aphid, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid 17

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Wet
Water use: Low
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Pollution Rabbits Salt
Habit: Clumping Dense Erect Open
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.