Hardy Pampas Grass
Erianthus ravennae
Pronunciation: er-i-AN-thus rav-EN-nay
SKU #02805
| Description | One of the loveliest ornamental grasses, superb as an architectural specimen or large accent. Foliage has a clumping habit; plant in groups to create a screen or windbreak. Long, showy, silvery white, silky plumes have gorgeous autumn coloring, persist into winter, and are superb in fresh or dried floral arrangements. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Early fall; flowers persist through winter. |
| Mature Size | Foliage reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide; blooms rise taller. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season |
| Landscape Use | Windbreak |
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| Design Ideas | Use this hardy grass where it's too cold for true Pampas Grass. It is a stunning addition to the garden, either planted as a specimen or in a group for the larger garden. Plant in well-draining soil, as excessive moisture or fertility will will stunt growth or cause the canes to fall over. Consider as a background specimen in a cutting garden; the handsome plumes are striking in floral displays, either fresh or dried. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Aster (Aster); Coneflower (Echinacea); Elderberry (Sambucus) |
| Care | Provide lean, loose soil with excellent drainage. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Hard prune old foliage to 6 inches above the ground in early spring before new foliage emerges. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10
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