(Pampas Grass)

Best known in the form of pampas grass (C. selloana), Cortaderia comprises more than 20 evergreen or semi-evergreen grasses native to South America, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Their long, arching blades arise from dense spreading clumps that can become immense. Showy, feathery panicles of silvery, tawny, or pinkish flowers are borne on stout stems. Height varies, but most species are tall.

In cultivation, most cortaderias grow best in full sun and amply drained, average to poor soil. They are...

(Purple Pampas Grass)

Best known in the form of pampas grass (C. selloana), Cortaderia comprises more than 20 evergreen or semi-evergreen grasses native to South America, New Zealand, and New Guinea. Their long, arching blades arise from dense spreading clumps that can become immense. Showy, feathery panicles of silvery, tawny, or pinkish flowers are borne on stout stems. Height varies, but most species are tall.

In cultivation, most cortaderias grow best in full sun and amply drained, average to poor soil. They are...

(Pampas Grass)

One of the signature plants of the Pampas of Argentina, this immense, clumping, highly ornamental evergreen grass is grown and has naturalized throughout the milder climatic regions of the world. It is valued primarily for its spectacular, fluffy, silvery heads of male or female flowers, which are held high above the foliage atop lofty stalks in late summer and autumn. Female plants have showier, silky-haired flowers and are more desirable. The ornamental seed heads dry to a lovely straw color and...

(Gold Band Pampas Grass, Pampas Gras)

One of the signature plants of the Pampas of Argentina, this immense, clumping, highly ornamental evergreen grass is grown and has naturalized throughout the milder climatic regions of the world. It is valued primarily for its spectacular, fluffy, silvery heads of male or female flowers, which are held high above the foliage atop lofty stalks in late summer and autumn. Female plants have showier, silky-haired flowers and are more desirable. The ornamental seed heads dry to a lovely straw color and...

(Pampas Grass, Pink Pampas Grass)

One of the signature plants of the vast Argentine plains for which it is named, pampas grass is an immense, clumping, highly ornamental evergreen grass that is grown and naturalized throughout the milder climatic regions of the world. The cultivar 'Carminea Rendatleri' bears large, showy, plumy heads of rosy pink flowers atop lofty arching stalks from late summer into autumn. The long, folded, fountaining leaves are ornamental year-round.

This drought- and salt-tolerant grass prefers full sun,...

(Pampas Grass, Sun Stripe™ Pampas Grass)

One of the signature plants of the vast Argentine plains for which it is named, pampas grass is an immense, clumping, highly ornamental evergreen grass that is grown and naturalized throughout the milder climatic regions of the world. Although usually grown for its large, plumy flower heads on lofty stems, in the case of the selection Sun Stripe it is equally valued for the showy longitudinal yellow banding on its long, folded, fountaining leaves. From late summer into fall, showy heads of silvery...

(Pampas Grass)

Pampas grass is named for the vast grassy plains of its native habitat, Pampas, Argentina.

The cultivar ‘Pumila’ is a vigorous dwarf selection. Still, it is a substantial clump-forming ornamental perennial grass. Its soft green leaves are folded and gradually taper. The blade edges are truly blade-like; they are toothed, very sharp and can cause lacerations from even the slightest touch. The most impressive feature of pampas grass is its large, fluffy floral plumes that appear atop long stiff...

(Pampas Grass, Rose Pampas Grass)

One of the signature plants of the vast Argentine plains for which it is named, pampas grass is an imposing, clump-forming, highly ornamental evergreen grass that is grown and naturalized throughout the milder climatic regions of the world. Plants grown under the cultivar name 'Rosea' bear large, showy, plumy heads of pink flowers atop lofty stalks from late summer into autumn. Because plants offered by this name are not genetically identical, flower color may vary. The long, folded, fountaining...

(Pampas Grass, Variegated Pampas Grass)

Pampas grass is named for the vast grassy plains of its native habitat, Pampas, Argentina.

The cultivar ‘Silver Comet’ is a vigorous, compact, variegated selection. Still, it is a substantial clump-forming ornamental perennial grass. Its soft green and white striped leaves are folded and gradually taper. The blade edges are truly blade-like; they are toothed, very sharp and can cause lacerations from even the slightest touch. Silver Comet produces few, if any of the impressive fluffy floral...

(Pampas Grass, Splendid Star Pampas Grass)

One of the signature plants of the vast Argentine plains for which it is named, pampas grass is an immense, clumping, highly ornamental evergreen grass that is grown and naturalized throughout the milder climatic regions of the world. Although usually grown for its large fluffy seedheads on lofty stems, in the case of the dwarf cultivar 'Splendid Star' it is equally valued for the showy longitudinal yellow banding on the relatively compact, folded, fountaining leaves. From late summer into fall,...