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Genus: Deschampsis Species: caespitosa Common Name: Tufted Hair Grass Family: Poaceae Order: Poales Native: North America & Eurasia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Combination of silver, green, gold and purple Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-9 Note: This clump-forming ornamental grass is suitable for naturalized areas, woodland gardens or as a specimen. It is a good candidate for shady perennial borders, especially in combination with hostas and ferns. Prefers partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.