Closely related to pampas grass but smaller and reproducing entirely apomictically (without sexual reproduction) — every plant a clone. Pink-purple flower plumes through autumn.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 7–11 | −17.8 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H4 | −10 °C to −5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 8–9 | −7 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–7 | −5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to higher elevations of the Andes (Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile)
- WARNING: More invasive than C. selloana in many regions — entirely female and apomictic, so every plant sets viable seed without a pollination partner; banned or restricted in California, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii; do not plant outside its native range
- Distinct from C. selloana — jubata has smaller plumes, pinker colour, and is consistently more invasive
- Razor-sharp leaf edges — handle with gloves
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