Deschampsia

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Deschampsia Moist acid soil in a sunny site.

 

Deschampsia caespitosa GoldtauD. caespitosa ‘Bronzeschleier’ In summer produces dainty, open panicles of minute, pale brown spikelets that last well into winter. Dark green, rough edged, narrow leaves. Height about 120cm. Spread 25 to 30cm.
D. caespitosa ‘Goldtau’ Silver-purple flowers turn to gold in late summer. Dark green, rough edged, narrow leaves. Height about 80cm. Spread 25 to 30 cm.  
Phalaris arundinacea PictaD. flexuosa ?Tatra Gold? Dense tussock of thin golden leaves above which rise the plumes of flowers then seed heads, June onwards.  Height 30 to 60cm. Spread 30 to 45cm.