Deschampsia setacea — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Deschampsia setacea

Deschampsia Setacea

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A note from PlantMom

Bog hair grass is resistant to disease and generally does not easily contract illnesses. Regarding maintenance, this species is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only occasional watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller specimens, however, should be pruned after they have finished blooming. Bog hair grass is appropriate for anyone who has an outdoor area, like a garden or a deck, and it does not demand extensive gardening experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Deschampsia Setacea.

Light

Bog hair grass is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant that originates in open habitats and is frequently found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Temperature

Bog hair grass can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the chance of Bog hair grass dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Fertilizer

Bog hair grass needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, spreading some compost around the plant's base can effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing supports vigorous growth and helps the plant withstand diseases and pests.

Pruning

Bog hair grass features fine, wiry foliage and flourishes in moist, marshy conditions. To promote new growth and prevent fungal infections, prune the grass in early spring to remove any dead leaves. Cutting the grass back to ground level encourages denser growth, and using clean, sharp tools helps minimize the spread of diseases.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Deschampsia
Family
Poaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
20 cm to 49 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer
Native Area
Norway, Germany, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, Netherlands, Poland, Ireland, United Kingdom, Latvia, Belgium, France
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Bog hair grass en Bog hairgrass
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