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CORTADERIA selloana
Commonly known as Pampas grass, Tussock grass
(argentea) - tall growing, white flower spikes. This variety will grow virtually anywhere but is most vigorous in or beside a bog
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Evergreen - arching, glaucous, mid-green leaves to 2.5m (8ft) long.
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White -
Height - 2.5m (8ft) with stems to 3m (10ft) or more. -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft) or more.
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Ornamental grasses - densely-tufted, clump- forming perennial. Spikelets in pyramidal or oblong panicles 45-90cm (18-36in) long on erect stems. Often pink- or purple-flushed.
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Tall Shrub
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - CAUTION - sharp leaf edges. Wildlife plant. Much loved by sparrows for nest lining. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of origin - temperate South America -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all
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Wildlife - Bird friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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2.5m (8ft) with stems to 3m (10ft) or more.
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Buy Varieties of CORTADERIA selloana
CORTADERIA selloana 'Gold Band' >
Commonly known as: Pampas grass, Tussock grass.
(AM form) yellow variegated leaves
CORTADERIA selloana 'Rendatleri' >
Commonly known as: Pampas grass, Tussock grass.
Tall growing, pink flowers
CORTADERIA selloana 'Sunningdale Silver' >
Commonly known as: Pampas grass, Tussock grass.
Tall growing silvery foliage, large white flower
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