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Pampass Grass (Dwarf)

Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila' --

Dwarf pampas grass'

Category: Ornamental Grass

Light: Full Sun/Part Shade

Soil: Well-drained

Water: Moderate

Height: 5 foot Width: 3 foot

Color: Silvery Cream Plumes

Bloom Time: Summer

Comments: Deer and rabbit resistant.  Is considered a Xeriscape Plant

Read about other Ornamental Grasses in article by Brice Pavlish:

http://www.vcmga.org/2007_Jul19.html

Another article includes other ornamental grasses

gardeners_dirt/2018_nov_02

Dwarf Pampass Grass is easiest to trim after it freezes, by tieing it up in a buncle before you cut it off.  The dried plumes can be used for various home and wedding decorations.