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- Pampas grass is available in many varieties and colors
- Pampas grass comes from America
- Pampas grass is available in several colors
- Well-known and popular varieties of pampas grass
- Tips
The flower color of pampas grass varies from white to red
Pampas grass is available in many varieties and colors
Although in this country mostly only the silver-gray Pampasgras (Cortaderia selloana) can be seen in the gardens, there are a number of varieties that are available with yellow and even pink flower fronds. Worth knowing about the pampas grass varieties.
Pampas grass comes from America
Pampas grass is one of the grasses that are present in countless species all over the world. As the name suggests, pampas grass is native to the Americas. It is very robust and copes well with drought.
Pampas grass grows well on stony soils and on slopes and is therefore ideal if you want to green down sloping layers.
The ornamental grass is not poisonous, but should be handled with care because of its sharp leaves. It is conditionally hardy, but should always get a light winter protection.
Pampas grass is available in several colors
The inflorescences of ornamental grass usually develop only after a few years. They form long flower fronds, which can be up to 2.50 or even 3 meters high depending on the variety. The most common are white varieties. But the yellow-colored and pink Pampasgräser are also becoming increasingly popular, because they can be perfectly combined with each other.
The leaves remain much lower at about one meter. Again, you have the choice between different colors of gray green to blue-green to white and striped leaves.
Well-known and popular varieties of pampas grass
Tips
Pampas grass needs a favorable location and little care. Water occasionally, fertilize regularly, bind together in the fall and pruning in the spring are all care work that is required.