Plume Grass

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