Cortaderia selloana 'Gold Band'

Considerably smaller than regular pampas grass, C. 'Gold Band' is probably my favorite for small gardens. The long narrow leaves with dramatic, buttery yellow edges make an upright waterfall-like clump that literally seems to glow. In late summer, the clump is topped by pampas-like plumes of tan, held well above the foliage. C. 'Gold Band' is best grown for its foliage, as its flowering is much more sparse than other cultivars.