Ravenna Grass, Hardy Pampas Grass (Saccharum ravennae)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Ornamental Grass

Ravenna Grass, Hardy Pampas Grass
Saccharum ravennae

Ravenna Grass <em>Saccharium ravennae</em>
Ravenna Grass Saccharium ravennae
 
Features

One of the tallest grasses with very coarse textured blue-green foliage and tall stately plumes.

This is a clump forming warm season grass.

 
 
Culture
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Drought tolerant. Too much water and fertilizer will result in plants that are loose and open with very weak flower stalks. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
12-15 Feet
 
Size
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


 
Additional Notes
Often called hardy pampas grass and looks like pampas grass but has a lot coarser texture. Needs to be cut back in the spring prior to new growth starting to keep it clean looking. Will die out in the center as it ages so needs occasional division.

 

 
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