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Wavy Hair-grass

Deschampsia flexuosa, Poaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hairy GreenweedGenista pilosa
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Dahurian CinquefoilPotentilla fruticosa var. davurica
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Broken LovegrassEragrostis interrupta

Grass species from different genera compete for similar resources and can produce allelopathic root exudates

Hollow RushFicinia lacunosa

Rush and grass species compete intensely for water and nutrients, with potential allelopathic interactions

Uses

Functions

Acid Soil StabilizationOrnamental GrassWildlife HabitatNaturalistic Plantings

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Wavy Hair-grass grow in?

Wavy Hair-grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Wavy Hair-grass?

Good companions for Wavy Hair-grass include Hairy Greenweed, Dahurian Cinquefoil.

Design guilds with Wavy Hair-grass and see companion relationships visually.

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