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The Cure for PGE is OTC! (Erianthus ravennae)

The Cure for PGE is OTC! (Erianthus ravennae)

Posted by John Friel on Jul 13th 2022

Northerners who venture south are wowed by the stately stands of pampas grass that grace so many home and commercial landscapes.

Alas, the coveted Cortaderia selloana won’t survive their winters back home. They can only dream of growing those tall, majestic plumes. They suffer from PGE – Pampas Grass Envy.

But those dreams can come true! There IS a big, bold grass even Yankees can grow:

It’s northern pampas grass, Erianthus ravennae, to the rescue! No prescription needed!


Soaring even taller than its tender counterpart, Erianthus holds its silky flowers up to 12 feet above graceful, five-foot clumps of arching grey-green foliage. It’s versatile enough to use as a specimen plant, or massed as a screen or windbreak. And it can handle Zone 6 winters without missing a beat.

Giant things come in surprisingly small packages: In addition to our big, fast-finishing 38s, the cure is also available in economical 72s.


Banish the jealousy with Erianthus ravennae, the Northern pampas grass, in fast-growing, easy-handling liners from Emerald Coast Growers – your easy choice!

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