Grass Deschampsia Northern Lights

‘Northern Lights’ (Northern Lights Tufted Hair Grass) – Deschampsia cespitosa

This compact grass is known as ‘Northern Lights’. Its variegated green leaves are accompanied in the spring by new growth emerging as a rosy pink that eventually fades to white. During the summer season, neutral-colored flowers emerge adding additional interest to this herbaceous grass. You can expect its foliage to return to a charming rosy pink as the weather begins to cool in the fall. With a moderate growth rate, this plant will reach an average mature landscape size of 1 foot tall and 1 foot wide. A perfect option for smaller landscapes, Northern Lights Tufted Hair Grass looks great planted along pathways, in multiples, or planted in individual containers. Its clean look fits wells in contemporary garden styles as well rock gardens.

Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Light: Filtered Sun

Water: Keep soil damp but not soggy

Plant Type: Evergreen

Bloom Color: Cream

Foliage Color: Variegated- pink, white and green

Forms: Shrub

Special Features: Dramatic Color, Low Maintenance, Easy Pruning, Ornamental Plant

Height: 1 foot or 12 inches

Spacing: 1 foot or 12 inches