Cortaderia selloana

Also Known As

Arundo selloana
Pampas Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 6'-15'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Cortaderia selloana plant details

Cortaderia selloana is a fast-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cortaderia selloana

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, spiky, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cortaderia selloana

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This giant of a grass from South America is understandably popular for the 10-15' fountain of evergreen, saw-toothed leaves it makes, as well as the beautiful creamy plumes which adorn it in late summer. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

One of the largest ornamental grasses, Pampas grass has beautiful silver-white plumes August through February, it is drought tolerant once established and is also tolerant of poor, rocky soils. May be divided in late winter to early spring. Pampas grass dries nicely for arrangements, or can be used for fresh cut arrangements. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Evergreen. Dramatic white 1-2' plumes, wave from tops of 8-12' stalks. A great focal point for the garden. Not reliably evergreen below Zone 8; it is best to tie the grassy clump and winter mulch the root area.