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Tufted Hairgrass
Deschampsia cespitosa
Tufted Hairgrass
In stock · from $14.99
Clump forming cool season grass with thin, arching blades. Forms a low, dense tussock. Multi-toned (gold, silver, purple and green) blooms rise above the foliage in summer, then transition to tan in fall.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-19.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Adds winter interest.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Tufted Hairgrass get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Tufted Hairgrass need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Tufted Hairgrass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Tufted Hairgrass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Tufted Hairgrass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Tufted Hairgrass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Tufted Hairgrass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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