Botanical Name: Cortaderia selloana
Common Name: Pampas grass Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape dense, massive clump of long, narrow, saw-edged, grassy leaves which arch outward to produce fountain-like effect; formidable barrier Height 10-20' Spread 10-20' Growth Rate very rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil tolerates most soils Hardiness hardy, (zones 4-24); thrives in warm, sunny locations Morphology: Leaves long, thin, grasslike blades, finely serrate margins, 6-10' long, to 1" across Flowers tiny, pinkish white, feathery, dense panicles, 2-4' long showy above clump; July through October Fruit grain Propagation: seed; may become an invasive weed Usage: large scale slope plantings, filler, screen, dry locations, windy locations – somewhat large for residential landscapes Landscape Care: Watering little needed after established, tolerates heavy watering Fertilizing none Pruning none – does best if given room so as not to have to prune Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other may become invasive – kill off all seedlings Origin: Argentina Family: Poaceae Notes: |
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