All Plants :: All Ornamental Grass
Erianthus ravennae
Raven Grass
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
- Giant ornamental grass
- Best Pampas Grass substitute in northern region
- Upright, arching form of gray-green leaves
- Silvery plumes in late summer; turn white in fall
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Plants will not be at their best in moist or fertile soil and will likely need support. May self-seed in good growing conditions. Cut plants back to the ground in late winter to early spring.
Height: 7-10 ft
Spacing: 6 ft
Bloom Color:
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Ornamental Grass
- Salt Tolerant
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Heat Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Erianthus
Common Name: Raven Grass
Tall, erect, clump-forming ornamental grass with narrow, gray-green leaf blades and a central white stripe. Silver-white to purplish-bronze flowers bloom in late summer and persist into winter. Great for borders, screens or as an accent plant.