Pampas reed, a genus of Poaceae, is a perennial clumping herb. Dioecism.
Foliage and flowering plants. leaves, long, narrow, hard; Flowers, silvery-white pinnate inflorescences. Both female and male plants are ornamental.
There are many varieties. The flowering period is particularly long, from now until winter (the white inflorescences become "dried flowers" on the plant, which are still ornamental).