Cortaderia sericantha

Cortaderia sericantha

Native to:
Colombia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Cortaderia
Species:
Cortaderia sericantha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
white, cream, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures with light. Surface sow and maintain moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI