USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
medium
Height
2.4 - 4.5 m (8 - 15 ft)
Spread
1.2 - 3 m (4 - 10 ft)
Light
full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture
very low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The ornamental grass Cortaderia selloana (pampas grass) bears showy, dark coral and plume shaped blossoms during early summer to late winter. The showy matte foliage is dark lime in colour, fine in texture and evergreen. Cortaderia selloana (pampas grass) bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Cortaderia selloana (pampas grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, hedge, foundation, lawn, mass planting, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt.
Cautions
Depending upon your local conditions, Cortaderia selloana (pampas grass) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
