Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' - Pixie Fountain Tufted Hair Grass

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain' - Pixie Fountain Tufted Hair Grass

DESCRIPTION

Pixie Fountain Tufted Hair Grass
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain'
A showy, fine-textured, evergreen grass excellent in shady gardens or woodland settings, it forms a tight clump of narrow foliage that is petite in size but still has the same plume of seeds in late summer that birds love. Perfect for small areas and containers, it is easy to grow and maintain.

Benefits

Birds and a variety of water fowl eat the seeds
Provides food for butterfly and moth caterpillars
Perfect for small space gardens and containers
Extremely cold hardy
Tolerates shade better than most grasses
Provides cover for small animals and birds

NATIVE INFO

Native Range

As one of the most widely distributed grasses on earth, tufted hairgrass is found in many arctic and temperate regions. It occurs from sea level to 14,000 ft in the mountains. Habitats include coastal terraces, upper tidal marshes, seasonally wet prairies, moist subalpine mountain meadows, open forests, and alpine areas above timberline.

Map Credit: The Biota of North America
Map Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)

INTERESTING FACTS

Native grasses are easy to grow and the birds will appreciate them. Building a bird-friendly habitat will keep wild birds within view for longer than the few minutes they spend at your bird feeders. And, you won't have to keep filling up the feeder!

GROWING TIPS

Prefers full sun to light shade and moist, fertile soil. It will tolerate average soil and hot, dry conditions with ample water. Looks great in containers year round, great for edging and amazing when planted en masse.

Mature Size: 20-24in. Tall x 18-20in. Wide

Hardiness Zone: 2-7

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

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Quick Tips for Choosing Plants:

Planting a variety of native trees, shrubs, perennials and vines increases biodiversity and gives wildlife a source for food, cover and nesting
Choose a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees so birds and other wildlife will always be able to find shelter
Plant trees and large shrubs where they will block winter winds from the house and shade it in summer, that will save energy and lower your carbon footprint
Try your best to buy plants that were grown locally, your independent garden center will be your best bet
Think about ultimate height and width of the plant you choose, make sure it will fit the space you have for it when it's reached maturity
Plant nectar plants in groups, to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects more easily
Ask for help if you need it. Most garden centers either have a landscape designer on staff or they can give you a reference of a designer that is adept at native plant wildlife gardening. There will be upfront costs but they are small when compared to having to redo a landscape that wasn't what you really wanted

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When you look at our tag you’ll find information about the plants natural habitat. That will give you a clue to how it will work in your backyard. For instance if the plant is naturally founded and moist, shade and you have full sun, it’s not the plant for you. The “Features” section gives you an overview or plant description so you’ll know what to expect. While the “Benefits” section talks about the plants strong suits and how the plant will benefit wildlife.

A Special Note About Exposure

Full sun: Prefers six or more hours of direct sunshine a day
Partial shade: Thrives in three to six hours of daily sunshine
Shade: Generally does well with less than three hours of sun per day. Having said that even shade loving plants will struggle in extremely deep shade.