Scientific Name: 
Cortaderia selloana

Common Name: 
Pampas Grass

Thorns/Spines?

How is this plant unsafe?

How do you plant safely?

No

• Leaves have very sharp edges, which is not obvious. Also highly invasive and should not be planted in landscapes.

• This plant is highly invasive in California and should not be planted in any landscape.

• If you have it already growing in your yard, consider removing it.

• Community assistance may be available to help you remove it.

• For more information on this plant, visit: https://wric.ucdavis.edu/information/natural%20areas/wr_C/Cortaderia_jubata-selloana.pdf OR https://www.cal-ipc.org/plants/profile/cortaderia-selloana-profile/