Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Cortaderia selloana

Family:
Pampas Grass

Family:
Poaceae (also known as Gramineae)

Description:
Pampas Grass is a specimen ornamental grass that is effective en masse or as a strong focal point. It is extensively utilized in zone 8 and warmer climates, but struggles with its Winter hardiness in zone 7, and must be treated as a container grass or annual grass in cooler climates.

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