A dwarf, blue-foliaged Pampas Grass that produces many large ivory plumes in late summer that persist into winter. Has an upright fountain shape that reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Perfect for urns and decorative planters.
Tags: Grass
Cortaderia selloana 'Blue Bayou'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
5-6 ft tall and 5 ft wide
Cold Hardiness Zone:
6-10
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Ivory
Bloom Period:
Late summer into winter
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Provide lean, loose soil with excellent drainage. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Hard prune old foliage to 6 inches above the ground in early spring before new foliage emerges. Pruning time: spring.