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    Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet'

    Also Known As

    • Arundo selloana 'Silver Comet'
    • Cortaderia argentea 'Silver Comet'
    • Silver Comet Pampas Grass

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' plant details

    Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet'

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: cream and tan blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, clumping, hedge, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Perfect sized pampas grass, to 6 ft tall x 4-6 ft wide, with foliage edged in white, creating a bright and fine- textured effect. Flower plumes are white in summer to early fall. Best in full sun with summer water to established. Drought tolerant thereafter. Evergreen and frost hardy in USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' plant

    How to Grow Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • tan

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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