Pampas Grass
Cortaderia spp.
Also known as
Tussock Grass
Cortaderia selloana 01 by Joe Mabel (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Tender
H6-H2
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
3m | Max | 2.5m |
1m | Min | 1m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Pampas Grass Overview
Cortaderia is a genus containing around 25 evergreen and semi-evergreen perennial grass species, forming large tufts of long, flat, stiff leaves with rough margins. Originating from grasslands located near waterways in New Guinea, New Zealand and South America, this genus is characterised by tall, silvery, attractive white or pink plumes of feathery inflorescences, borne on tall stems. These plants are widely cultivated as ornamental grasses (that need a lot of space), they are commonly referred to as Pampas Grass and used as single specimen plants or to add height when placed at the back of garden borders. Also useful in flower arrangements.
Common problems with Pampas Grass
Generally pest and disease free
How to propagate Pampas Grass
Division
Divide in spring.
Seed
Seed in spring or autumn.