High Country Gardens Pixie Fountain Tufted Hair Grass
Best compact ornamental grass for small-space gardeners and bird enthusiasts.
This petite ornamental grass brings a refined, silver-green texture to small spaces that larger varieties simply overwhelm. While it demands consistent moisture to thrive, the payoff is a resilient, low-maintenance anchor that offers essential winter habitat for birds and elegant plumes for your garden.
$12.79
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High Country Gardens
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant greenery
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated, airy movement and visual interest
- Urban dwellers with limited space or container gardens
Who should skip it
- Landscapers prioritizing year-round vibrant green foliage
- Gardeners in regions with intense, prolonged summer heat
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding regular plant maintenance tasks
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Thrives in harsh northern climates down to USDA Zone 3.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, mass plantings, or damp garden edges.
Winter Interest
Silvery plumes provide structural beauty long after the growing season ends.
Maintenance Ease
Compact growth habit requires minimal pruning to maintain a neat shape.
Wildlife Support
Essential seed source provides critical nourishment for birds during winter.
Moisture Tolerance
Robust performance in moist soils and handles occasional flooding with ease.
Key Specs
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Mature Height
12-24 inches
Mature Spread
12-24 inches
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
Soil Type Preference
Well-drained
Bloom Season
Summer
Flower Color
White
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