Cortaderia
selloana, commonly called pampas grass, is native to Brazil, Argentina and
Chile. It was planted around the world in Victorian times, and today is
considered to be one of the most popular of the ornamental grasses. This is a
tough, large grass that forms dense, substantial clumps (tussocks) featuring
arching, finely serrated, narrow green leaves that are topped in fall by huge,
feathery, silvery white plumes. It was first introduced into the U. S. in 1848,
and for many years now has been grown as an ornamental plant in certain
southern and western parts of the U.S. It has also been grown commercially for
harvest of its large flower plumes for use in dried arrangements. Leaf blades
are extremely sharp. The leaves may reach 6-8’ in length. Flower plumes (1-3’
long) may rise to 10-12’ tall on erect stems. Silvery white plumes (sometimes
with traces of pink) are more impressive on female plants than on male plants. Winter
hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 where it is best grown in dry to medium moisture,
well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Tolerates drought once
established. Where winter hardy, this is a large ornamental grass for large
landscapes. Excellent specimen. Background plant for borders. Screen. Plumes
may be cut and dried for use in indoor flower arrangements.
Growing
Instructions for Pampas Grass
1. The seeds
like moist, well-drained soil. Use a sterile seed starter mix, if available. It
prevents soil fungi from damaging the seeds and the seedlings. If not
available, then make a mixture of half potting soil and half sand, perlite or
vermiculite. 2. Put the soil in a pot. 3. Water the soil so that it is moist
but not wet. 4. Sow the seeds on the soil and gently press the seeds in.
5. Place the pots in an area with warm
temperatures in full sun or part shade. 6. When the seedlings are a few inches
tall, they can be transplanted.
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