Saccharum ravennae
Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass, Plume Grass, Elephant Grass
- Main interest:
- Elegant white plumes
- Soil & Exposure:
- full sun, dry to medium moisture
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Flower:
- white-bronze, September to October
- Foliage:
- dark green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 5: -28.9 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 10 ft (3 m) width: 6 ft (1.8 m)
- Use:
- specimen, screen, mass planting
Ravenna Grass is hardy for northern areas (zone 5). This giant grass displays elegant clumps of grayish-green blades. Showy white plumes appear in late summer. Excellent for cut flowers. Spectacular fall display of orange-red leaves.
- Synonym:
- Tripidium ravennae, Erianthus ravennae, Andropogon ravennae, Erianthus elephantinus, Erianthus purpurascens, Ripidium ravennae
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