{"product_id":"600-graines-de-canche-des-champs-deschampsia-cespitosa","title":"600 Tufts of Field Canche Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeschampsia cespitosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTufted hairgrass, also known as common hairgrass or tussock hairgrass: this native grass forms dense clumps from which immense panicles emerge in summer, so light that they seem to float above the foliage. Backlit, a mass of hairgrass resembles a suspended golden cloud — one of the most beautiful effects you can create in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAiry panicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e immense, delicate inflorescences that are silvery green before turning golden blond, from June to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen clump:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine, dense, dark green foliage that remains in place all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive height:\u003c\/strong\u003e the clump grows 30 to 40 cm tall, while the flowering stems reach up to 1 metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative grass:\u003c\/strong\u003e naturally found in our damp meadows and open woodlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to full sun — it is one of the few ornamental grasses that truly thrives in light shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool to moist, preferably heavy and acidic. This is crucial, and unlike most grasses: it appreciates clay soils that retain water and struggles in dry, sandy soils. No fertiliser is necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow in spring or autumn, on the surface without covering, as the very fine seeds need light to germinate. Keep moist until emergence. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant with 50 cm spacing. For a cloud-like effect, plant it in groups rather than as a solitary specimen, preferably facing the morning or evening light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater during dry periods: this is its only real requirement. Mulching helps maintain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut it back in autumn: its dry panicles and evergreen foliage structure the winter garden and protect the crown. Simply comb through the clump by hand at the end of winter to remove dead leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor dried bouquets, cut the stems in full bloom, when the panicles are fully open but before they turn completely blond, then hang them upside down in the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts preference for cool soil and partial shade makes it a natural companion to \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/1000-graines-de-digitale-pourpre-fleurs-ornementale-semences-paysannes\"\u003efoxglove\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/products\/150-graines-de-guimauve-officinale-fleurs-plante-medicinale-semences-paysannes\"\u003emarshmallow\u003c\/a\u003e, in a woodland bed or beside a pond. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/types-de-sol-comment-les-ameliorer\"\u003ehow to identify your soil type\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a native species, it is a host plant for the caterpillars of several meadow butterflies, particularly satyrids — an ecological role that no exotic grass can fulfil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense, evergreen clump provides excellent winter shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife, when everything else has been cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts seeds feed small seed-eating birds at the end of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts dense root system effectively stabilises banks and moist soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrass borders, naturalistic gardens, pond edges, open woodlands and damp meadows. Its panicles make beautiful bouquets, both fresh and dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeave a few panicles to turn completely blond on the plant, then shake them over a container in a place sheltered from the wind: the seeds are extremely fine. It also readily self-seeds in cool soil. See \u003ca href=\"\/en-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to store your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur commitment to quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, tested for germination rates, carefully sorted and packaged, with no chemical treatment. Our belief is that gardeners should regain the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a golden cloud in the cool areas of your garden, where few grasses are willing to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50205486055757,"sku":"3760335362521","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/canche-des-champs-sans-fleurs-photo-realiste-fond-blanc.png?v=1727861512","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/en-intl\/products\/600-graines-de-canche-des-champs-deschampsia-cespitosa","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}