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Home » Northern Lights Grass

Northern Lights Grass Northern Lights Grass
A delightful and unique ornamental grass— each narrow blade is variegated with gold. In spring, new leaves are tipped in pink, then fade to creamy white. Graceful plants, 15" high and 12-15" wide, are perfect for smaller landscape areas or containers. Also lovely when planted in groups of three or more.
Deschampsia caespitosa

Shipped in 3" pot - Full sun to Full shade - Deer Resistant
Zone 10


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17384  Northern Lights Grass
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Botanical Name:   Deschampsia caespitosa 'Northern Lights'
 
Form:   graceful mound, herbaceous perennials
 
Sun Exposure:   Partial Shade/Full Sun
 
Height/Habit:   12"
 
Spread:   12"- 15"
 
Spacing:   12"- 15" apart
 
Hardiness Zone:   4 - 9 (-30 degrees F)
 
Foliage Type:   Long narrow longitudinally variegated blades.
 
Flower Form:   Open panicles.
 
Flower Color:   Beige.
 
Flowering Date:   Mid summer.
 
Planting Requirements:   None special.
 
Soil Requirements:   Well drained humus soil.
 
Growth Rate:   Slow to establish the first year, grows slowly there-after.
 
Unique Characteristics:   A stunning ornamental Grass with striking gold variegations. The new leaves in spring are tipped distinctively in pink which fades to creamy white. This is a delightful small grass ideal for borders, patio and deck container plantings and any small garden area where larger grasses are too overwhelming. Unlike many grasses it seems to thrive in light shade. An excellent all-round performer. Said to be the first variegated Deschampsia.
 
Pruning:   Annually to remove old foliage in early spring.
 
Time of Pruning:   late winter - early spring
 
Additional Information:   Selected by Harlan Hamernik of Bluebird Nursery in Nebraska as a chance seedling in 1995
 

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