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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland'

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Schottland'

Genus: Deschampsia
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming grass to around 1m tall forming neat tussocks of erect to arching, dark green narrow leaves. Upright stems held above the foliage in summer bear airy panicles of bronzy-brown flowers that form golden seedheads by autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in well-drained to moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils in partial shade or full sun if the soil is not prone to drying out. See also ornamental grasses cultivation

Pruning

Cut back old stems to the ground in early spring before growth resumes

Propagation

Propagate by division in early summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years