Cortaderia
Cortaderia selloana
(argentea)
(Pampas grass)
South America
From 1-3m high
Cut back tussocks every year
An impressive ornamental grass, (given its undeserved reputation in suburbia), when planted in flowing ribbons at the garden waterside
The impressive silvery ostrich feather-like plumes look superb reflected in the water
Alternatively, it can look stunning repeatedly planted through a long border
Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'
Compact up to 2m +
With erect thick silky creamy-white plumes
Makes a big strong statement in the flower border, looking good all through the winter
