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Plume Ornamental Grass Seed

Plume Grass - Erianthus RavennaePlume Grass’s (Erianthus Ravennae) tall, arching stems make this one of the largest and most popular ornamental grasses.  Also known as Ravenna Grass and Hardy Pampass Grass, it one of the tallest ornamental grasses that is hardy above Zone 6.  It is readily used as a substitute for Pampas grass in the northern regions.  The gray-green leaves reach a height of about 5 feet, but in late summer large, beige, feather duster like plumes reach skyward, achieving impressive heights of 8 to 12 feet. These plumes are often used in fresh and dried flower arrangements. A mature clump may number as many as 50 of these plumes. Then in autumn, foliage and stems turn from pale green to varying shades of bronze and red throughout the plant.

 
Plant plume ornamental grass after danger of frost has passed in the spring. Plume grass is hardy and can tolerate a wide variety of soils, but does best in well-drained soils with a neutral PH. If the soil is too wet it will considerably shorten the plants life and can lead to winter injury. Plume grass has very few insect or disease problems, so it is very easy to maintain. The plant can be divided in spring to control the size or to start new plants. Self-seeds readily, so will need to be dead-headed before the seeds drop if you don’t want the plant to self-seed.

 

Specifications

Type: Perennial
Mature Height: 6 - 12 feet
Soil Type: Well drained
Mature Spread: 3 - 4 feet
Flower Color: Beige
Mature Form: Compact - Upright
Foliage Color: Green
Growth Rate: Fast
Fall Color: Bronze Color
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Moisture Requirements: Well Drained
Zones: 4 - 9

Note: If desiring a 2 - 3 foot clump, use 100 seeds in a 2 foot diameter area when planting.

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