Cortaderia selloana pumila
Dwarf Pampas Grass
Description
Hardy, fast-growing grass from 4-6' tall and wide. This dwarf variety does not reseed nearly as readily as its full-sized parent, although seedlings should still be removed to avoid letting it overrun other landscape plants. Large, white flower plumes appear in summer, with numerous stalks to 6'. This is a female and does not usually set any seed.
Plant Type
Shrub, Grass
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.