Cortaderia sp.
Also Known As
- Pampas Grass
Plant type
grass / grass like
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Cortaderia sp. plant details
Cortaderia sp. is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cortaderia sp.
- Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cortaderia sp.
- USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
Gardening facts about Cortaderia sp. plant
How to Grow Cortaderia sp.
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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See other plant types of Cortaderia for your garden
aka Richard's Pampas Grass, Toe Toe Grass, Toetoe Grass, Toitoi
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7b-9b
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture
aka Arundo selloana 'Silver Comet', Cortaderia argentea 'Silver Comet', Silver Comet Pampas Grass
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Cortaderia selloana 'Gold Band', Gold Band Golden Pampas Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Dwarf Pampas Grass, Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Arundo selloana, Pampas Grass
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- low
- dry in summer
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