Pampas-grass Cortaderia selloana Family: Poaceae Evergreen perennial. Introduced. Garden escape. Dense, feathery plumes of white flowers on erect stems to 3m tall. Very sharp-edged leaves, 1-2m long. Persistent curled dead leaves at base. Forms dense tussocks. Can seed prolifically. Frequently planted in gardens. Occasional garden discard, also found self-sown in Co. Wexford.

     



Pampas-grass. Macroom, Co.Cork. November 2008