Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)
Pampas grass, also known as Silver pampas grass
Giant reed, also known as Arundo donax, is a tall grass that forms dense clumps. It can grow up to 3 meters in height and features long, slender leaves ranging from 1 to 2 meters in length. This fast-growing plant has the potential to become invasive in suitable conditions.
Key Facts About Pampas grass
Attributes of Pampas grass
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
2 m to 3 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.2 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue Yellow Gray Variegated
Flower Size
30 cm
Flower Color
White Silver Pink Cream Yellow Purple
Scientific Classification of Pampas grass
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Grasses, sedges and allies
Family
Grass
Genus
Pampas grasses
Species
Pampas grass