USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread
0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 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
Cortaderia selloana 'Splendid Star' (pampas grass) bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to early fall. This ornamental grass is arching in form and has striped bright yellow and greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Cortaderia selloana 'Splendid Star' (pampas grass) is showy. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Dried flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
Cortaderia selloana 'Splendid Star' is tolerant of compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Cortaderia selloana 'Splendid Star' (pampas grass) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Cortaderia selloana 'Splendid Star' (pampas grass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
