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g52 - Cortaderia argentea Pampas Plume
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Cortaderia selloana argentea Pampas Plume. Impressive size, graceful aspect, durable toughness, and spectacular flowers all combine to make pampas grass one of the most recognized plants in the landscape. Gorgeous silky white feather plumes appear in late summer, often reaching 2m (6 feet) or more. A very unique accent plant which may also be used for indoor decoration. The leaves are narrow, (1.3-1.9 cm) wide, and up to (3 m) long. They are arranged in dense fountain like clumps that are up to (3.7 m) high and up to (1.8 m) wide. The real show starts in midsummer when the flowers, spectacular tall silver white plumes, suddenly erupt above the foliage. The show continues well into winter as the feathery plumes persist and the foliage turns golden brown when touched by frost and cold weather .Prefers fertile well-drained loamy soils. It is a survivor, and will tolerate poor, dry, sandy soils to heavy, damp clays. Best in full sun.. Very drought tolerant once established.
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