Deschampsia

(Gramineae/Poaceae). Hair Grass. Genus of about 50 species of evergreen, tufted or tussock forming, herbaceous perennial grasses. They are widely distributed in arctic and temperate zones found in damp meadows, moorland and woodland clearings and on high mountains in tropical regions. Leaves are thread-like, linear or oblong. Grown for their masses of silvery tubular flowers, ageing bronze yellow lasting well into winter. Graceful and airy and can be useful fresh or in dried flower arrangements. Borders, wildflower, rock garden