Erianthus ravennae

Raven Grass


Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

  • Giant ornamental grass; considered the best substitute for Pampas Grass in northern region
  • Gray-green leaves
  • Upright, arching form
  • 8-12 foot silvery plumes in late summer; turn white in fall
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Salt Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant


Height: 7-10 ft
Spacing: 6 ft
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-9
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Low Maintenance
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Border or Bed
  • Drought Tolerant

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil
  • Average Water