Cortaderia selloana ~ Pampas Grass 35-50ft-height IMAGES: (Leaves) Ladislav Luppa

IMAGES: (Leaves) Ladislav Luppa

The huge velvet red flowers (or purple tones with shade) with creamy yellow anthers have their first bloom wave in late spring to summer

but you can remove any dead or damaged branches as needed

Remove suckers to prevent spread

Cortaderia selloana ~ Pampas Grass 35-50ft-height IMAGES: (Leaves) Ladislav LuppaPampas Grass is a tall clump forming grass grown for its dense arching foliage and huge feathery plumes. The silvery white plumes grown on tall erect stems in late summer and can hold through winter. Grows best in full sun and well drained soils. Tolerates drought once established. The leaf blade edges are extremely sharp, do not plant near walking areas. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 8 12' Spread: 4' 6' Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 10 Culture: Full