Plume Grass, Ravenna Grass, Hardy Pampas Grass
Saccharum ravennae
(formerly Erianthus ravennae)
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Saccharum ravennae (formerly Erianthus ravennae): Plume Grass, Hardy Pampas Grass, Ravennae Grass
Location on campus: near the fountain to the south of the Meyer Library on MSU campus.
· leaves 1/2-1" wide, medium green with white midrib, 3' long or longer
· foliage height about 3-4'
· inflorescence a tall panicle of silvery white about 5-10' tall produced in late summer
· inflorescences used in dried flower arrangements
· needs full sun, prefers well-drained but moist soils
· trim back to ground in winter to remove old foliage
· divide or move in spring to mid-summer