USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
1.5 - 2.4 m (5 - 8 ft)
Spread
1.5 - 3 m (5 - 10 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
very low to low, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The ornamental grass Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' (variegated pampas grass) bears showy and white flowers during early summer to early autumn. The showy matte foliage is striped, white and medium green in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' (variegated pampas grass) bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' (variegated pampas grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Dried flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' tolerates compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' (variegated pampas grass) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Comet' (variegated 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.
