Hardy Pampas Grass
Erianthus ravennae
SKU
2805
One of the loveliest ornamental grasses, superb as accent, screen or architectural specimen. Showy, 2 ft. long silvery white silky plumes have gorgeous autumn coloring. Foliage has a clumping habit. Full sun. Fast growing 8 to 10 ft. tall. Flowers reach above the blades. Seed grown.
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4 - 10 Change
Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Botanical Pronunciation | er-i-AN-thus rav-EN-nay |
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Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide; blooms rise taller. |
Bloom Time | Blooms in early fall; flowers persist through winter. |
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. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Gray-green |
Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Specimen, Windbreak, Cutting Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature | Clump Forming, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Tolerates Road Salt |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Key Feature | Showy Architectural Accent |
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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