Online: For more information about invasive plants, go to the California Invasive Plant Council Web site at cal-ipc.org. The Pampas Grass has towering handsome white plumes 3-4 ft. long above foliage in early Fall. This clone seeds out very little and according to some grass taxonomists is not a Pennisetum setaceum at all but a clone of P. P. macrostachyum. Some forms will experience a summer dormancy - be careful not to overwater them at this time. Oryzopsis lessoniana See Anemanthele lessoniana. Plant in light shade to full sun (along coast); and although this plant will tolerate fairly dry conditions, it looks better when watered regularly. invasive, and noxious or not noxious. Cortadenria selloana 'Pumilla is an excellent grass for a larger area. tall. More tropical looking than P. macrostachyum 'Rubrum.' He said that since 2002, more than 700 acres have been restored, of which about 200 acres were covered in pampas grass. Long broad leaves are pleated and superficially resemble palm leaves. This plant was a spontaneous seedling and is presumed to be a hybrid between Sesleria caerulea and Sesleria autumnalis. Add to Cart. Can tolerate some shade. Served with aioli and marinara sauce. Also incorrectly called P. costineata. The older flowers dry and remain so that the floral display builds and billows out from the center tof the plant to create a silvery mound of wiry light catching awns. 'Prairie Sky' was a selection made by Roger Gettig with very blue foliage that has proved itself in western US gardens. Maintain plants by removing withered leaves as they appear or by occasionally pulling a steel rake through the foliage. Use as an accent plant or a ground cover. Plant in full sun to light shade. Native to Asia Minor. Festuca californica 'River House Blues' - California Fescue. Call 858-278-5971. In spring the showy 2-3 ft. fluffy silvery flowers rise above the foliage. Evergreen in mild winters to dormant in more severe. Cut back to the ground in the winter to give a tidier appearance.Plant not currently in production Best in soils with good drainage and may rot in heavy soils, especially if over irrigated. This tussock forming grass grows to 3 feet tall with gracefully arching and feathery inflorescences. Give this plant some room. California in 1848 by nursery operators, pampas grass has spread all over the state, threatening native plants and the animals that depend on them for food and habitat. This is a truly a California native selection of this long-lived warm season tufted perennial grass species. If you find pampas on your own land, please research before removing pampas. This smaller form is well-suited for small landscapes. Cut back in late winter. [P. setaceum 'Rubrum', Hort] Sandy Shapiro, a master gardener and member of the city's Invasive and Toxic Plant Subcommittee, is coordinating the effort. Selected by Kurt Blumel. and our *San Diego Chapter of the California Native Plant Society, www.cnpssd.org, info@cnpssd.org, Phone: 619- 685-7321 *California Invasive Plant Council, www.cal-ipc.org, Phone: 510-843-3902 *University of California Cooperative Extension County of San Diego, Regional Advisor on Invasive Plants, Carl Bell, Given the number of flowers produced this has caused us to label the plant as "nearly sterile". Water sparingly if at all. Plant in full sun with regular garden watering; it will take drought when established. It makes a dense mat and can be used as an unclipped lawn or ground cover. When to Plant Pampas Grass in San Diego, CA One of the first steps you take when you are getting a good idea your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. Source | California Native Plant Society In their natural environment, native grasses typically occur in groups with bare ground between them and where wildflowers grow. Vincent Lazaneo, program director for the master gardener program through the University of California Cooperative Extension, said most people don't realize how quickly pampas grass seeds can migrate. Island St. John's Festuca 'Siskiyou Blue' - Siskiyou Blue Fescue. Carex Feather Falls Grass: Price $ 20 32 $ 31 54 /gallon $ 35 33 /gallon. Miscanthus sinensis - Eulalia, Japanese Silver Grass - This clumping warm season grass has many desirable forms which are described below. Sesleria heufleriana - Blue-green Moor Grass - This native to southeastern Europe is very similar to blue moor grass (S caerulea) but larger, taller, and a little less blue. All rights reserved. General Environment Group makes your lifeBETTER through the use of Plant not currently in production. The plant becomes much easier to remove from the ground once it's dead. "Plant not currently in production One of the best blue cultivars but does experience a late summer dormancy. Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'- Blue Switch Grass - A deciduous warm season clump forming grass native to the American prairies. We moved to the neighborhood a year ago and have purchased 90% of our plants and pots there (and we now have A LOT of plants). Dried lavender, rosebuds, and hydrangeas are beautiful and durable stems that will grace your home for years. environment where they did not evolve. Some of my favorite ornamental grasses in San Diego landscapes are: Festuca glauca 'elijah blue' - Dwarf Blue Fescue (blue green tufts, great for massing) Carex tumicola - Berkeley Sedge (does well in shady areas) Penisetum orientale -Chinese Fountain Grass (smaller to mid size grass) Lomondra 'breeze ' (soft texture, mostly green) Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana), a plume grass from the pampas of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, has been a popular specimen plant in temperate gardens of the western United States since the middle of the nineteenth century. The short flower panicles appear in late spring to early summer. Pennisetum alopecuroides `Moudry' - Black Fountain Grass - This lush grass grows in a clump to 2 feet tall with rich glossy leaves 1/2 to 3/4 inches wide. A cool season grass that has been, until recently, sold under the name Festuca ovina glauca or sometimes F. cinerea. Drought and heat resistant. (Answer Inside!). Since 2008 we no longer have sold this invasive plant! Now the incident is under review. It grows only about 6 inches tall with fine-textured gray-green leaves with dainty flowers held horizontally like small purple flags on stems that rise above the foliage in early summer and hold seed heads into fall. Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition - Blonde Ambition Blue Grama. If you find . A very attractive plant for use as a low groundcover or a container plant. Due to its spreading habit and winter dormancy, the placement within the garden of this plant is very important. This process repeats itself when the plant goes dormant with a gray-brown color at the tips working down towards the leaf base. own page. Not necessarily, although many noxious weeds are invasive. Flower stalks arch gracefully above foliage in late spring. A great plant in a natural setting or meadow garden. More heat tolerant than F. tenuifolium. In late summer into mid fall appear airy pink flower spikes, arching above the foliage by about one and a half feet. Frost Hardy to about 10 degrees F. Originally collected by Dylan Hannon (RSABG) in Tonner Canyon (Chino Puente Hills-Orange County near LA County line).Plant not currently in production Late summer into fall terminal blooms are light and airy, opening pink and turning a buff color. Native to Africa. The flower stalks rise 1-2 ft. above the foliage and are topped with tight congested clusters of flowers. The original German cultivar name of 'Saphirsprundel' has been translated and appears in many American catalogs as Sapphire Fountain or Sapphire. Contact's position Staff Cartographer Contact's role point of contact Contact information Phone Voice 213-229-9946 Fax 213-229-9952 Address Type both Delivery point 700 N. Alameda St. City Los Angeles Administrative area CA Postal code 90012 Country US e-mail address cas@lasgrwc.org Hours of service 9am-6pm HideContact information It is spreading across land disturbed by coal mining to the west of Newcastle. Plant in well drained soil in a sunny position and water occasionally for best results. Some cities have implemented bans. Cut back in late winter. Plant in coastal sun or shade and irrigate regularly to only occasionally - considered to be fairly dry growing in the shade and has a good tolerance to poor and limey soils. $15. Although rhizomatous, it spreads slowly and is easily controlled. Use as an accent plant or in mass plantings. Pampas grass is also cultivated in other parts of the world, including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Useful along the coast in full sun or light shade inland. As the breeze comes off the water, the pampas grass sways gently and releases a flurry of seeds into the air. Attractive to birds and butterflies. In this minimalist San Francisco dining room from Cathie Hong Interiors, . 'Elijah Blue' - A smaller and tighter medium textured blue fescue that grows to only 8 - 10 inches tall with very nice soft powdery blue color. 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In spring into summer appear the curious flowers of this grass which have 2 or 3 large single flower spikelets fused together at the base surrounded by many long hairs and are further enveloped by a pair of large pale-colored spathe-like bracts. Flower spikes emerge in warm weather and grow to 8 ft. tall. Good for fresh or dry cut flowers. This feather duster shaped grass is native to the Pampas region of Argentina, South America, and also to Brazil and Chile. Step 4: Cut the pampas grass as tall as possible. Anemanthele lessoniana- (Oryzopsis lessoniana, Stipa arundinacea) A beautiful orange-brown grass from New Zealand that is related to North American grasses such as Indian Rice Grass and the Needlegrass. It is a little larger and stiffer with a more upright habit than the familiar Pink Muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) and it also blooms a little later. It was stunning.". It also has bluer and slightly broader leaves. "After writing my review a couple of days ago with a one star rating. The flower spikes, as they poke up 1 foot above the foliage in August, appear black. Thysanolaena maxima- Tiger Grass - This tropical Asian grass looks much like a bamboo with sturdy upright culms to 6-10 feet tall and large 1 foot long by 3 inch wide leaves. Native from northern and eastern Italy to Albania. Plant in light shade to full sun (along coast); and although this plant will tolerate fairly dry conditions, it looks better when watered regularly. The term "weed" means different things to different 2000-2019 The buff color flowers, on 15 inch stems, appear in early summer. A long-lived warm season tufted perennial grass with fine-textured gray-green leaves to 12 to 18 inches tall with dainty flowers that are held like small horizontal flags on stems that rise above the foliage to 2 1/2 feet tall in early summer and hold seed heads through fall. Plant not currently in production. A good grass for the meadow-look. It also tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers moist, well-draining soil. Find the best place to plant pampas grass Pampas grass likes a sunny spot, though it will grow - not quite as happily - in dappled shade, which means it is most successfully grown in zones 7 to 11, though there are hardy varieties that can cope with the climate in zone 6. Its adaptability to various situations is phenomenal, with the ability to withstand months submerged yet the strong fibrous roots, which grow as deep as 6 to 12 feet, give this plant incredible drought tolerance and also makes it an excellent plant for soil stabilization on a slope and useful for penetrating and breaking up compacted soils. Cut back plants to 3-4 inches tall in fall. Plant in full sun to light shade in most regular to barren well-drained soils with regular, occasional to infrequent irrigation. Juncus - "grass-like" plants that are described in our Bog Page. 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