Pampas Grass. Densely tufted, clump-forming perennial grass with long narrow, leathery, green leaves, and tall stems of dense, silvery or yellowish white plumes. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cortaderia richardii
Densely tufted, clump-forming perennial grass with long narrow, leathery, green leaves, and tall stems of dense, silvery or yellowish white plumes.
Additional information
| Generic | Cortaderia |
|---|---|
| Species | richardii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pampas Grass |
| Flower Colour | silver, yellow, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back in spring |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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