Grass - PAMPAS GRASS

PAMPAS GRASS

Cortaderia selloana   (core-ta-DER-ee-ah sell-oh-AN-ah)

Perennial   Sun   Height 8 feet   Spread 8 feet   Spacing 8 - 10 feet

HABIT: Fountain like clump grass with long, slender, sharp-edged blades of foliage. White flower plumes in late summer last quite long into the winter. Foliage turns brown in harsh winter and should be cut back.

CULTURE: Very easy to grow in any soil. Low water and food requirements. Needs good drainage like most plants.

USES: Accent plant, border for roads, drives, or parks. Good for distant viewing.

PROBLEMS: Few if any. Some consider the coarseness a negative.

NOTES: White plumes are good for interior arrangements. Female plants have the showiest plumes. Native to South America.

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