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Cortaderia selloana ‘Pumila” (Pampas grass)

Cortaderia selloana ‘Pumila' Photo/Illustration: Lee Anne White

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Cortaderia selloana ‘Pumila” kor-tah-DARE-ee-ah sel-oh-AY-nah Common Name: Pampas grass Synonyms: Cortaderia argentea Genus: Cortaderia
This dwarf cultivar has mid-green leaves and densely tufted plumes atop tall, upright stalks and arching mid-green leaves. Masses of silvery yellow plumes appear in late summer.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Leaves can have sharp edges.
 Care: Protect crowns of young plants in winter.
 Propagation: Divide in spring.
 Problems: Helminthosporium leaf spots are common.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color White Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Grasses

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