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Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Height: 5-10 feet (1.5-3 meters)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: All species of the genus are characterized by sharp serrations on the leaves
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: Tan
Bloom Size: Over 12"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Uruguayan Pampas Grass
  • Silver Pampas Grass
  • Cortadera
  • Plumero de las Pampas
  • Paina

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Location: Aberdeen, NC (Midway road)
Date: February 23, 2023
Pampas grass #179 nn; LHB p. 159, 25-60-1, "Greek, 'cutting' in r
Location: At home
Date: 2021-09-20

Date: 2019-11-10
Location: Beautiful California Coast
Date: 2014-05-02
THIS PLANT IS TAKING OVER OUR  CALIFORNIA COAST. DO NOT PLANT THI
Location: Quebrada del Condorito, Córdoba, Argentina
Date: 2021-05-01
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-10
Location: At home
Date: 2022-09-28
Location: South Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2020-05-21
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-08-25 
Daytona Beach, Florida
Location: Kerrville, TX
Date: Sep 2003
Location: Greenwell Springs, La. 
Date: 2011-10-08
Location: My garden
Date: 2016-12-18
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-08-25
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-08-25
Location: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Date: September
credit: Magnus Manske
Location: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Date: September
credit: Magnus Manske
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It grows in my area. by yurikashtanov Jan 13, 2013 4:23 PM 3

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