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Erianthus ravennae

Plume Grass (Ravenna Grass, Hardy Pampas Grass)

Coarse, gray-green foliage gracefully arches and showcases a stately, open form, bearing large, pinkish-silver plumes. The plumes change to brown mixed with purple and orange in the fall.

  • »  AKA Saccharum ravennae
  • »  Coarse gray-green leaves, up to 120 cm long, arch gracefully on tall sturdy stalks
  • »  Plumes of pinkish-silver flowers rise well above foliage
  • »  Bloom Time: Late summer
  • »  Flower Height: 300 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 150 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 60 cm
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

1gal
$24.33
  • Category:Grasses
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:150-300 cm
  • Spread:125-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
• Winter
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Erianthus ravennae

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Erianthus ravennae

Grows best in an average to dry soil, in full sun to light shade. Too much moisture will cause the flowers to fall over. Leaving the foliage adds winter interest if desired, but prune in late winter to make way for new growth.