J C PLANTS LLC	HOMEPAGE
Telford, Pennsylvania	Perennials
Telephone: (267) 371 - 3050	Grasses

Erianthus ravennae

Common name	Hardy Pampas grass
Hardiness Zone	6 - 9
Sun	full sun
Soil	Most soils
Flower color	silver
Bloom time	late summer - fall
Height	4 - 5'
Spread	4'

General Culture:
Best grown in average, somewhat dry, well-drained soils. Plants grown in rich, moist, fertile soils usually need staking. Cut foliage to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear. Prefers full sun; is somewhat drought tolerant when established. Wet sites shorten its life considerably and lead to extensive winter injury. Spectacular fall color and considered deer resistant when established.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Truly one of the giants of the grass world. The tall flower stalks of Erianthus extend high above the foliage,and appear in late September to late October. Typically forms a dense clump of foliage to 5-6' (less frequently to 9') tall on reedy stems with flat leaf blades. Silvery flower plumes appear above the foliage in late summer and persist into winter.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Screen. Border backdrop. Specimen or group.