Pampas Grass 'Pumila'

Cortaderiaselloana

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cortaderia (kor-tuh-DEER-ee-uh)
Species
selloana (sel-lo-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

San Jose, California

Milton, Florida

Holland, Michigan

Muskegon, Michigan

Las Vegas, Nevada

East Meadow, New York

Cary, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Crosbyton, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Navasota, Texas

Falls Church, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
San Jose, CA | September 2012 | positive

I recently purchased this plant w/plumage ....planted it in a huge planter on right side of my garage door and placed two uplights (spotl...Read More

M
Holland, MI | February 2012 | positive

This is THE cold, hardy pampas grass for northern climates. Grown for at least 3 years in Zone 5. Same wonderful full plumes (you won't...Read More

M
Milton, FL | August 2011 | positive

beautiful plumes, my plant is now going on second season of planting and just started plumes, well worth the wait!

F
Navasota, TX | March 2007 | positive

I live near Navasota, Tx in zone 8b in the Blackland Prarie (black gumbo clay). I planted Ivory Feathers around my A/C last summer and t...Read More

T
(Zone 9b) | February 2006 | neutral

I love the look of this grass and the fact that this is a dwarf version. But I heard on a PBS gardening show that it is sharp and requir...Read More

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