Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' (Dwarf Pampas Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Cortaderia |
| Species | selloana |
| Cultivar | 'Pumila' |
| Synonyms | Cortaderia pumila |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 to -15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 -5 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' is a clumping evergreen grass with narrow, dark green foliage and silky cream-coloured flower plumes. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in well-drained, fertile soil. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Arching, narrow, dark green, up to 45 cm long with a rough margin. |
| Flower Description | Plumes are silky, cream-coloured, on stems up to 1.5 m tall. |
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