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Cortaderia Selloana
Type	Grass, Deciduous
Size	Large Border (1 to 3m height)
Form	Spikey
Colours	Medium green Foliage, White Flowers (Autumn)
Care	Some maintenance required
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Fast growing

Cultivation tips: Pampus grass might be acliche but then thats because its tough and it puts on a good show. Cortaderia will tolerate dry soils but does best in any half decent well drained soil. It will need plenty of sunlight to flower but beware, winter cutting back of spent flower stems and foliage is tough work so wear gloves.

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