Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana)

Pampas Grass
Scientific Name: Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn.
Synonym: Cortaderia argentea, Arundo selloana
Family: Poaceae

Show Larger Picture Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 4-24
USDA: 7-10

Frost Tolerance: In the coldest part of the range, protect the young plants with mulch.
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: South America
Growth Habits: Evergreen grass, up to 5 to 15 feet tall (1.5 to 4.5 m) depending on variety
Watering Needs: From little to abundant water
Propagation: Division in spring, seeds (self sows in the right conditions)

Beware to the leaf blades serrated edges, they are quite sharp and easily inflict cuts to the unwary.
It is often difficult to restore the plant to a good shape when it has been neglected too much. In these case it might be better to replace it.

Blooming Habits:
Silky silver white to pink plumes, up to 2 feet long (60 cm), 6 inches wide (15 cm), in late summer.

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