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Plume Grass (Erianthus ravennae) - If you want a giant ornamental grass, start Plume Grass seeds, and enjoy the beautiful display of this large grass. Also known as Ravenna Grass and Hardy Pampas Grass, it is one of the tallest ornamental grasses that is hardy above Zone 6, and it is readily used as a substitute for pampas grass in the northern regions.
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Grass Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 10
HEIGHT
72 inches
WIDTH
60 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Grey-green
FLOWER COLOR
Early violet tones turn to silvery-white
GROWTH RATE
Fast
FALL COLOR
From grey-green to bronze tones
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
2 - 3 weeks
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly
SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
72 inches
Start Plume Grass...
If you want a giant ornamental grass that is beautiful and hardy!
Plume Seeds
How to Grow
Hardy Pampas grass seeds can be started indoors. Using a seed starting tray filled with a pre-moistened seed starting medium that drains well, place the ornamental grass seeds on top of the soil and gently press the seeds in. Keep the Ravenna Grass seeds moist until germination occurs. Plant Erianthus ravennae Plume Grass out after danger of frost has passed in the spring. The grass is hardy and can tolerate a wide variety of soils, but it does best in well-drained soils with a neutral pH.
- Sowing Rate: 5 - 6 seeds per plant
- Depth: Seeds must be covered thinly
Grass Specifications
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Average Germ Time: 2 - 3 weeks
- Plant Spacing: 72 inches
- Height: 72 inches & Width: 60 inches
- USDA Zones: 5 - 10
- Season: Perennial
Plume Grass (Erianthus ravennae) - If you want a giant ornamental grass, start Plume Grass seeds, and enjoy the beautiful display of this large grass. Also known as Ravenna Grass and Hardy Pampas Grass, it is one of the tallest ornamental grasses that is hardy above Zone 6, and it is readily used as a substitute for pampas grass in the northern regions. A synonymous botanical name is Saccharum ravennae. The arching gray-green leaves reach a height of about 5 feet, but in late summer the feather-duster-like plumes can reach well over 6 feet in height. These cream colored plumes are good for cutting and can be used in fresh or dried arrangements. In autumn the foliage and stems turn from pale green to varying shades of bronze and red and the interest continues into the winter especially when covered with snow.
How To Grow Plume Grass From Ornamental Grass Seeds: Hardy Pampas grass seeds can be started indoors. Using a seed starting tray filled with a pre-moistened seed starting medium that drains well, place the ornamental grass seeds on top of the soil and gently press the seeds in. Keep the Ravenna Grass seeds moist until germination occurs. Plant Erianthus ravennae Plume Grass out after danger of frost has passed in the spring. The grass is hardy and can tolerate a wide variety of soils, but it does best in well-drained soils with a neutral pH.
Grass Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
7 - 9
HEIGHT
72 inches
WIDTH
36 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Blue-green
FLOWER COLOR
Yellow-orange
GROWTH RATE
Fast
FALL COLOR
Bronze-red
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Tolerant of poor soil, well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
2 - 3 weeks
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly
SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
72 inches
Bent Awn Plume Grass (Erianthus contortus) - Bent Awn Plume Grass is a showy ornamental that can be grown from Plume Grass seeds. This unique, tall grass is native to the southeastern portion of the United States, and it is known for its spectacular plumes in late summer as well as its great fall color display with colors including purples, bronze, orange and reds! Sometimes this grass is called Bend Feather Grass or Bent Feather Grass, and a synonymous botanical name is Saccharum contortum.
Start Bent Awn Plume Grass seed indoors in late winter. Using a seed starting tray filled with a pre-moistened seed starting medium that drains well, place the ornamental grass seeds on top of the soil and gently press the seeds in. Keep the seeds moist until germination occurs. Plant Bent-Awn Plume Grass out after danger of frost has passed in the spring. This ornamental grass does well with full sun or light shade, and it likes moist garden soils and tolerates clay and poor drainage. Mature height is approximately 3 feet with plumes rising to 6 feet.