Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana ‘Pumila”) kor-tah-DARE-ee-ah sel-oh-AY-nah Synonyms:  Cortaderia argentea Genus:  Cortaderia This dwarf cultivar has mid-green leaves and densely tufted plumes atop tall, upright stalks and arching mid-green leaves. Masses of silvery yellow plumes appear in late summer. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Leaves can have sharp edges. Care:  Protect crowns of young plants in winter. Propagation:  Divide in spring. Problems:  Helminthosporium leaf spots are common.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Late Summer, Summer Flower Color White, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Specimen Plant/Focal Point Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Grasses