Decorative Tall Grass Plants
Cortaderia selloana pumila agm.
Decorative tall grass plants. Full sun and well drained soil. The tender variety of pampas grass cortaderia selloana can be invasive in mild climates. To 6 feet tall.
Like many grasses this tough plant tolerates a wide range of conditions. This grass is drought tolerant and likely will only need watering during extended dry spells once it s established. In late summer silvery flower spikes appear and add another 3 to 6 feet to the clump bringing the final height to 8 to 12 feet.
Here are a few top performers. May 2 2020 explore dianne dysart s board ornamental grass ideas followed by 112 people on pinterest. These can be planted in various seasons won t get damaged due to pests or diseases are resistant to deer come in different shapes and sizes and most of all some are tolerant to drought as well.
Fertilizer also usually isn t necessary. Gold tinted flowers form in early summer taking the height to 6 feet. The most popular ornamental grass feather reed grass offers a distinct upright habit that looks fantastic all winter long.
Both short and tall varieties of foxtail grasses are available. Up to 1 feet. See more ideas about ornamental grasses grass plants.
Calamagrostis karl foerster growing conditions. Egyptian papyrus fits nicely into the ornamental grass category. Hardy pampas grass erianthus ravennae gray green leaves form clumps that grow to 5 feet tall.