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    • Photo of Cortaderia richardii form by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Cortaderia richardii

    Also Known As

    • Richard's Pampas Grass
    • Toe Toe Grass
    • Toetoe Grass
    • Toitoi

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7b-9b

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    Cortaderia richardii plant details

    Cortaderia richardii is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cortaderia richardii

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: chocolate and yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cortaderia richardii

    USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the most attractive of the large grasses, these New Zealand natives form clumps, to over 6 ft tall, of arching, sharp-edged green leaves topped in summer with nodding plumes of creamy white flowers that last well into winter on stalks to 12 ft. Handsome in the background or as a specimen plant in the garden. Tolerates wind, pollution and, it is said, deer as well. Sun to part shade. A bit drought tolerant but prefers moist soils. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8, possibly 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cortaderia richardii plant

    How to Grow Cortaderia richardii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • chocolate

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

    Landscape groups by tags

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    Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet'

    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
    Photo of Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Cortaderia selloana 'Aureolineata'

    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
    Photo of Cortaderia selloana 'Aureolineata' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'

    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
    Photo of Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Cortaderia selloana

    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
    Photo of Cortaderia selloana flower, form by Daryll's Nursery
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    Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea'

    aka Cortaderia selloana 'pink', Cortaderia selloana [pink form], Pampas Grass [pink form], Pink Pampas Grass, Rosea Pampas Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' flower, form by Daryll's Nursery
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