Pruning guide
How to prune wavy hair grass
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Pruning wavy hair grass — FAQ
When should I prune wavy hair grass?
Late winter to early spring (February–March). Gently comb or rake through the clump with gloved hands to pull out dead leaves. Remove old flower stems at the base with scissors. A light shear to neaten is fine in mild climates, but avoid cutting into green basal growth.
How often does wavy hair grass need pruning?
Annually, lightly. Wavy hair grass (Deschampsia flexuosa) is a fine-textured, semi-evergreen clump grass. It needs only a light tidy in late winter — comb or rake out dead leaves and remove old flower stems rather than cutting the clump hard back, as it is semi-evergreen and can be damaged by a full shear in harsh climates.
How do you prune wavy hair grass?
Gently comb or rake through the clump with gloved hands to pull out dead leaves. Remove old flower stems at the base with scissors. A light shear to neaten is fine in mild climates, but avoid cutting into green basal growth.