Cortaderia selloana Silver Feather ('Notcort') (v)
pampas grass [Silver Feather]
Has variegated leaves with a cream stripe and arching habit, and dense upright plumes of silvery, weather-resistant flowers with cream and beige tones. A small, compact cultivar suitable for small gardens
Synonyms
Cortaderia selloana 'Notcort'Cortaderia selloana 'Silver Feather'
see moreCortaderia 'Silver Feather'
Size
Ultimate height
1.5鈥�2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5鈥�10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5鈥�2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Grey Silver | Cream Green | ||
| Autumn | Cream Grey Silver | Cream Green | ||
| Winter | Cream Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cortaderia are robust evergreen grasses forming large, compact tufts of narrowly linear, rough-edged leaves, with erect stems bearing dense silvery or pink-tinged flower panicles which are excellent for drying
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most well-drained fertile soils in full sun. May need some winter protection in first season
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Prairie planting
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back old, flowered stems and dead foliage at the bases in late winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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