Cortaderia selloana - 'Splendid Star'

Type Grass, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm 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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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
Cortaderia selloana - 'Splendid Star'
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