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Common Name: Tufted Hairgrass
Scientific Name: Deschampsia caespitosa
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Pasture and rangeland
~Wildlife habitat restoration
~Beautification
Height: 1 - 2 feet
Root Type: Bunchgrass
Growing Season: Cool
Soil Types: Prefers deep, moist, poorly drained or well-drained, medium to fine textured soils
Tolerances: Acid, salt and alkali
Sun or Shade: Full sun, partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 16 - 18 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 1-2 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 2,500,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch
Category: Grasses
 
Description:
Tufted Hairgrass is a densely-tufted bunchgrass with a short lifespan, thriving in cool-season conditions. Typically, it is found in damp, wooded areas and along stream banks across the United States. This grass exhibits good tolerance to acid, alkali, and salt, and it performs optimally in deep, moist, poorly drained, or well-drained, medium to fine-textured soils. Tufted Hairgrass is well-suited for growth at high elevations.
 
Renowned for its excellent palatability, it serves as valuable forage for both livestock and wildlife. The grass proves useful for range management, pasture improvement, and enhancement of wildlife habitats. Additionally, it is employed in the revegetation of disturbed sites at moist, high elevations, persisting into early winter. Select varieties of Tufted Hairgrass are specifically valued for their wear resistance, making them suitable for turf applications, especially in areas with waterlogged soils, shaded areas, low nitrogen levels, or high acidity.
 
Resources:
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=DECE
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_deca18.pdf
NRCS Fact Sheet: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_dece.pdf