Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights' ~ Northern Lights Tufted Hair Grass butterfly Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans nana' in

Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans nana' in Morris Arboretum

The Nishiki gawa Japanese Maple is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that typically grows up to 10-15 feet tall

Airy clusters of pink buds open to white bell-like flowers bloom on spires in mid to late summer attracting butterflies

Gold Tip has improved pest and disease resistance

Deschampsia cespitosa 'Northern Lights' ~ Northern Lights Tufted Hair Grass butterfly Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans nana' inNorthern Lights Tufted Hair Grass is a clump forming cool season grass with fine arching semi evergreen green foliage with grey and gold streaks that mature to gold with pink tips in summer. Airy panicles of tiny flowers with varied colors of purple, gold, silver, and green mature to tan and bloom in summer and stay until the first frost. Prefers partial shade and moist, well drained soil. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Eurasia, W and N. North America