Also known as Plume Grass · 116 gardener saves
Erianthus: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Erianthus, the genus most gardeners know as plume grass. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Erianthus varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Erianthus questions
How many types of Erianthus are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Erianthus varieties. The most popular — ranked by 116 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Erianthus grow in?
Across its varieties, Erianthus covers USDA Zones 5–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Erianthus bloom?
Most Erianthus varieties bloom in late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Erianthus should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Erianthus in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
