.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Goldtau' Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass, Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' Description A graceful ornamental grass featuring fine-textured, golden-hued plumes that sway gently in the breeze. Its lush clumping form creates a soft, eye-catching texture in gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for borders, mass plantings, cottage gardens, and naturalized areas. Adds movement and texture to mixed perennial beds and prairie-style landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau' Common Name: Goldtau' Golden Dew Tufted Hair Grass Size & Growth: Typically reaches 2-3 feet tall and wide, forming dense clumps. Maintains a graceful arch as it matures. Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Fine-textured, narrow green to golden foliage Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for pots with good drainage Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to cats and dogs Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes, suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Other ornamental grasses, perennials, and native plants Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Space plants 18-24 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; once established, tolerate drought. Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-draining soil. Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity levels. Pruning Instructions: Cut back after flowering to promote tidy appearance and new growth. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones; mulch or divide in early spring for rejuvenation. Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container. Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Special Care: Divide every 3-4 years to maintain health and vigor.
