Pumila Ivory Feathers® Grass

Pumila Ivory Feathers® Grass

Cortaderia selloana Ivory Feathers® ('Pumila')

This ornamental grass forms a graceful clump is valued for its texture, movement, and four-season presence in the mixed border or mass planting.

  • Bold foliage provides strong textural contrast in the mixed border from spring through winter.
  • Feathery flower plumes add a secondary layer of ornament through summer and autumn.
  • Leave stems standing through winter for wildlife value and structural interest; cut back hard to 10–15 cm in early spring.
  • Best in full sun with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Moist, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
6 – 6
Mature Height (meters)
100.0 – 125.0
Mature Spread (meters)
60.0 – 90.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Fall
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
Growing & Maintenance Tips
This plant is native to southern South America. It grows best in full sun and a fertile, moist soil, however, it can tolerate a range of soils and some drought, once established. Plant crowns need protection from winter wind and cold. Prune foliage in early spring to make way for new growth.

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