Cortaderia selloana 'Gold Band' – Non-Invasive Variegated Pampas Grass

'Gold Band' Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana 'Gold Band')

Cortaderia selloana 'Gold Band' (kor-tah-DARE-ee-ah sel-oh-AY-nah) is a clumping, drought-tolerant grass and one of the best pampas grasses you could grow. It has showy, late-summer plumes that grow straight up, eventually standing 4 to 6 feet above the foliage. This cultivar does not set seed, so it is non-invasive. The foliage features distinct golden edges. Despite the variegation, 'Gold Band' tolerates heat and drought, making it great for large containers and coastal conditions. Synonym: Cortaderia selloana 'Aureolineata'.

Noteworthy Characteristics

• Non-invasive pampas grass with variegated foliage
• Tolerance for heat and drought

Growing Conditions & Care

Grow in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Cut back by early spring, being careful of the sharp leaf edges.

Propagation

Divide in early spring.

Potential Problems

Trouble-free.

Quick Reference

• Height: 6–10 ft.
• Spread: 3–6 ft.
• Light: Full sun only
• Moisture: Medium
• Maintenance: Low
• Bloom Time: Late summer to summer
• Flower Color: White
• Foliage Color: Variegated
• Uses: Beds, borders, containers, dried flower
• Type: Grass
• Special: Drought tolerant