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ActiveCortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn. · Pampas grass
Verhoef Gijsbertus|Hazerswoude 23G1 NE, NL
Variety traits
Peduncle — Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn.
Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn.
An upright and sturdy stem bearing a paniculate inflorescence, the height of which determines the plant's ornamental habit and its suitability for landscape use.
In the reference 6 varieties crop Pampas grass, where this is mentioned in the description.
In Cortaderia selloana, the peduncle is a rigid stem that rises above the main foliage mass. Its height is measured from the soil level to the top of the inflorescence and varies from compact forms to tall specimens reaching 2.5–4 meters, which is a primary breeding trait for variety classification.
When evaluating the peduncle, its resistance to lodging under wind pressure and the ornamental quality of the inflorescence, which depends on the plant's sex, are taken into account. Female specimens form more dense and long-lasting panicles, which, combined with the stem's strength, determines the value of a specific variety for floristry and the creation of vertical focal points in the landscape.
General information about the subject — on the page Peduncle.
Varieties of Pampas grass mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.