Hardy alternative to the non-hardy Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass). Large, beige, feather duster-like plumes are borne high above the 3′ foliage.
Product Description
ERIANTHUS ravennae – Ravennae or Plume Grass
(aka Saccharum ravennae)
Hardy alternative to the non-hardy Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass). Large, beige, feather duster-like plumes are borne high above the 3′ foliage. Foliage turns bronze in fall. Excellent for borders or backgrounds. Native to northern Africa and Mediterranean.
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Dry, Well-Drained
Size: Height 10-14ft.
Zone: 5-9
Flower: Purplish-Bronze
Bloom Time: September to October
Attributes: Showy Flower, Drought Tolerant, Wildlife Habitat