Cortaderia selloana (Pampass Grass)

Type	Grass, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	White Flowers (Autumn), Green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Cortaderia selloana cultivation notes: Pampus grass might be acliche but then thats because its tough and it puts on a good show. Cortaderia will tolerate dry soils but does best in any half decent well drained soil. It will need plenty of sunlight to flower but beware, winter cutting back of spent flower stems and foliage is tough work so wear gloves.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors! All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!

Common Missspellings: Coretaderia, Cortedaria, Cortiderea