Deschampsia
‘Top Knot Emerald’
- Ornamental foliage year round
- Very hardy and easy to grow
- Low growing for edging or mass planting
Botanical name Deschampsia cespitosa Top Knot Emerald
Height 30cm
Spread 50cm
Full sun
Full sun/part shade
Dry
Frost hardy
Botanical name Deschampsia cespitosa Top Knot Emerald
Plant uses
- Adding colour to small or narrow spaces.
- Perfect for patio containers or dotted through a mixed garden bed.
- Great effects when planted in small groups.
- Mass plant for low maintenance areas.
- Low growing for informal edging of paths and paving.
Cultural care
Water when dry for first 6 weeks after planting and regularly in dry weather.
No pruning generally required but a cut back in late winter will encourage a neat habit and fresh colourful foliage.
Apply slow release fertiliser in spring.