Ivory Feathers® Dwarf Pampas Grass
Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'
Pronunciation: kor-ta-DEER-ia sel-o-AH-na
SKU #02804
| Description | A beautiful landscape specimen prized for its handsome fall flowers. The long stalks of dramatic, creamy white plumes are held above the dense clump of green foliage. This perennial grass is wind and drought tolerant, and provides a showy windbreak or screen. The smaller dwarf form is well-suited to smaller gardens and landscapes. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established water during dry spells. |
| Blooms | Fall |
| Mature Size | Foliage reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide; plumes 8 to 10 ft. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Landscape Use | Border, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
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| Design Ideas | Although native to the southern regions of South America, this beautiful, Dwarf Pampas Grass blends into a desert or Mediterranean landscape well. The ivory colored plumes reach well above the foliage and offer an architectural look around patios and ponds. Well suited as a visual barrier or hedge in the far reaches of the garden. Plant with other bold forms like Agave and Yucca or keep it the standout plant amongst evergreen shrubs and perennials. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Ninebark (Physocarpus); Spruce (Picea); Yucca (Yucca); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus) |
| Care | Easily adapts to most soil types, provided they are well-drained. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Control weeds until the plants have filled in. Apply fertilizer in winter. Hard prune old foliage to the ground in late winter, before new growth emerges. |
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| Lore | Although it is not considered sterile, Ivory Feathers® is noted as producing little to no viable seed. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Your climate may be too cold for this plant
Buy Online
Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Washington on or around February 3rd, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
Buy Locally
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Emerald Desert Nursery 7499 Road L. 5 N.w.
Quincy, WA 98848 -
Lowe's 1400 E. Yonezawa Blvd.
Moses Lake, WA 98837 -
Lowe's 1200 Walla Walla Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.