Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'
Pumila: a 'dwarf' form of Pampas Grass.
It, too, has handsome white flower plumes appearing late Summer to Autumn. It is more cold-tolerant than the taller form.
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Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Perennial, Ornamental Grass |
| Foliage Type |
Long & Slender |
| Height |
2' - 6' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Clump-forming |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Dark Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Dormant during Winter |
| Flowering Season |
Summer through Autumn |
| Flower Color |
Creamy White Plumes |
| Creates Movement in the Wind |
Yes |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Dry to Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 10 |
