Santa Rosa Gardens

Tufted hair grass is clump-forming, cool season grass which is often grown as an ornamental. It is one of the most important range species of the West and often grown as an ornamental. Withstands close grazing. Valuable in controlling soil erosion.  Excellent massed in woodland gardens or naturalized areas where the ethereal summer bloom produces a delicate cloud of subtle colors hovering above the foliage. Also effective as a specimen or in groups in shaded areas of borders, large rock gardens or moist areas along ponds or streams. Mixes well with shade loving perennials such as ferns and hostas.