USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
medium
Height
1.2 - 1.6 m (4 - 5 ft)
Spread
0.6 - 1 m (2 - 3 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
very low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The ornamental grass Cortaderia selloana 'Monrin' (Sun Stripe) (pampas grass) bears showy, white and plume shaped blossoms during early summer to late winter. The showy matte foliage is striped, greyish green and pale yellow in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen. Cortaderia selloana 'Monrin' (Sun Stripe) (pampas grass) yields showy fruit. A specimen plant, Cortaderia selloana 'Monrin' (Sun Stripe) (pampas grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Container, cut flowers, dried flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
Cortaderia selloana 'Monrin' (Sun Stripe) is tolerant of compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cortaderia selloana 'Monrin' (Sun Stripe) (pampas grass) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Cortaderia selloana 'Monrin' (Sun Stripe) (pampas grass) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
