Hardy Pampas Grass

Erianthus ravennae

Pronunciation: er-i-AN-thus rav-EN-nay
SKU #02805
4-10

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One of the loveliest ornamental grasses, superb as an architectural specimen or large accent. Foliage has a clumping habit; plant in groups to create a screen or windbreak. Long, showy, silvery white, silky plumes have gorgeous autumn coloring, persist into winter, and are superb in fresh or dried floral arrangements.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide; blooms rise taller.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10

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Bloom TimeEarly fall; flowers persist through winter.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesWaterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season
Landscape UseWindbreak
Design IdeasUse this hardy grass where it's too cold for true Pampas Grass. It is a stunning addition to the garden, either planted as a specimen or in a group for the larger garden. Plant in well-draining soil, as excessive moisture or fertility will will stunt growth or cause the canes to fall over. Consider as a background specimen in a cutting garden; the handsome plumes are striking in floral displays, either fresh or dried.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsBarberry (Berberis); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Aster (Aster); Coneflower (Echinacea); Elderberry (Sambucus)
Care InstructionsProvide lean, loose soil with excellent drainage. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Hard prune old foliage to 6 inches above the ground in early spring before new foliage emerges.
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Bloom TimeEarly fall; flowers persist through winter.
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesWaterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Road Salt Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesLong Bloom Season
Style
Landscape UseWindbreak
Design IdeasUse this hardy grass where it's too cold for true Pampas Grass. It is a stunning addition to the garden, either planted as a specimen or in a group for the larger garden. Plant in well-draining soil, as excessive moisture or fertility will will stunt growth or cause the canes to fall over. Consider as a background specimen in a cutting garden; the handsome plumes are striking in floral displays, either fresh or dried.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGray-green
Companion PlantsBarberry (Berberis); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Aster (Aster); Coneflower (Echinacea); Elderberry (Sambucus)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide lean, loose soil with excellent drainage. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Hard prune old foliage to 6 inches above the ground in early spring before new foliage emerges.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.