Erianthus ravennae

Read about Erianthus ravennae in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Erianthus Ravennae, Beauv. Plume-grass. Ravenna-grass. Hardy Pampas-grass. Fig. 1410. Three to 12 ft.: blades ½ in. wide, narrowed into a firm rough point: panicle or plume as much as 2 ft. long. S. Eu. Gn. 54, p. 496. R.H.1890, p. 546. V. 3:247.—This is one of the best of the stout and tall perennial grasses. It thrives in light and open places in well-drained soils, and makes great clumps, when well established sometimes producing as many as 40 or 50 heads. Hardy in latitude of New York City. A. S. Hitchcock. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.