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Cortaderia richardii (Endl.) Zotov

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Cortaderia
Family: Poaceae
Common Names: plumed tussock

About this plant

C. richardii is an evergreen grass forming a dense clump of narrow, arching, leathery leaves, and long-lasting plume-like silvery-white inflorescences to 60cm long

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut and comb out the previous year's stems and foliage in late winter or early spring taking care to avoid the sharp leaf margins

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring or propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenCity CourtyardFlower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years