Cortaderia

Cortaderia - Pampas Grass

Cortaderia is a clump forming, usually tall ornamental grass for in an open spot in the full sun in good soil. Cortaderia has beautiful tall flower plumes and grey-green foliage with rough sharp edges. The first few years after planting it is advised to cover Cortaderia with straw in winter, as it is not yet fully hardy. Also too much water in winter can be deadly. A good practice is to tie all the foliage up into a sheaf before the winter. This will divert excess water away from the heart of the plant and also protect against frost. Do not cut back the leaves till spring time. To give Cortaderia a good start, it is recommended to plant Cortaderia before the summer. Cortaderia is beautiful as a specimen or in a grass-garden, surrounded by less tall ornamental grasses.