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CORTADERIA
Commonly known as Pampas grass, Tussock grass
AUG-NOV
Well-known plumes in silver, gold or rose-pink rising from dense tussocks of rough or sharp narrowly linear leaves.
CAUTION - sharp-edged leaves.
Genus of 25 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen, perennial grasses from grassland, often near water, in New Zealand, New Guinea and South America.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
CAUTION - leaves have sharp edges. Good for dried flower arrangements. Wildlife plant. Overwintered plumes are loved by sparrows for lining for nests. -
Place of origin
New Zealand, New Guinea, South America -
Evergreen
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Ornamental grasses
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Rabbit Resistant
Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cortaderia - Growing Guide
