Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldgehaenge' is a refined ornamental grass with delicate golden panicles that float gracefully above compact dark green clumps. Adds an airy shimmering quality to borders and naturalistic landscapes.
Height & Spread: 24 - 36 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained to seasonally wet soils; tolerates clay
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but adapts to average conditions
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This cultivar has a broad native range including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. It is native to cool, moist meadows and woodland edges in the Northern Hemisphere.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Birds
- Provides seed for sparrows, finches, and other small songbirds, while clumps offer nesting cover and structure for ground nesting species.
Beneficial Insects
- Supports ground beetles and spiders that shelter in its dense base, helping control pests in naturalistic and meadow gardens.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to form soft, flowing masses or blend with other meadow perennials.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for moist meadows, cottage borders, woodland openings, and rain gardens. Adds vertical softness and movement in wildlife friendly plantings.
Companion Plants
- Geranium pratense (Meadow Cranesbill) - Adds rich purple flowers and deeply cut leaves that complement grass textures.
- Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) - Provides bold red spikes and attracts hummingbirds in moist soils.
- Carex stricta (Tussock Sedge) - Enhances texture and shares similar soil and moisture preferences.
- Veronicastrum virginicum (Culver's Root) - Offers height and pollinator appeal above the fine texture of Deschampsia.
- Filipendula rubra (Queen of the Prairie) - Adds bold color and structure to moist meadow or prairie-style gardens.