Marginally hardy for are area.		Quite a converstation piece when it is pluming.

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Botanical Name: Saccharum ravennae

Family: Poaceae (Grass)

Common Name: Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravenna Grass

Latin: Saccharum (sa-KAR-rum) ravennae (ra-VEN-nay)

Description: Previously named Erianthus ravennae, it is one of the tallest grasses hardy above zone 6. In fall large beige feather duster like plumes rise to 14 feet dwarfing the 5 foot tall foliage. Mature clumps may number as many as 50 of these plumes!!!

Zone: 5/6

Origin: Southern Europe

Leaf Blade (wxl): 3/4 x 62

Foliage (wxh): 60 x 60, Arching - Arches up and out proportionally (bush-like)

Plume (hxlxw): 170 x 26.00 x 12.00, Upright - Plumes grow vertically in a uniform columnar form

Sun: 1/2 to Full Sun, Full Sun for Maximum Performance

Moisture: Moist, well drained, constant moisture for best look

Foliage Color - Summer: Green, Medium Fall: Green, Medium Winter: Tan/Light Brown

Space: 3-5'

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