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Cortaderia selloana - 'Evita' (Pampass Grass)

Cortaderia selloana - 'Evita' (Pampass Grass)

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Type Herbaceous flower, Grass, Evergreen, Flowering
Form Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Yellow Flowers (Autumn), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Cortaderia selloana:

  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
  • Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
  • Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
  • Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
  • Tolerates cold exposed locations

Weaknesses of Cortaderia selloana

  • Invasive top growth
  • Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Cortaderia selloana:

  • Late flowering herbaceous plant for autumn interest
  • Autumn flowering ornamental grass for late seasonal interest
  • Ornamental grass ideal for drift planting in a sunny spot
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