species 28,980 observations

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana

Field notes

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Sugarcane Leafroller Moth 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Black walnut Pollution Salt
Habit: Arching Clumping Weeping
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.