Pampas Grass
Cortaderia Selloana
Overview
Pampas Grass, or Cortaderia selloana, is a statement-making ornamental grass that can reach up to 10 feet in height and 6 feet in width. Renowned for its striking, feathery plumes which appear in summer and last through winter, it provides a dramatic flair to landscapes. Preferring full sun, it thrives in USDA zones 7–11. Note its invasive behavior in some regions and sharp-edged leaves requiring mindful placement.
Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 5–11Type GrassClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Grass
- Family
- Poaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical, Temperate
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