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Pampas Grass 'Silver Comet'

Cortaderiaselloana

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cortaderia (kor-tuh-DEER-ee-uh)

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Species

selloana (sel-lo-AH-nuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Pampas Grass 'Silver Comet'

Cortaderiaselloana

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