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Pampas Grass

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  • Airy creamy white feathery plumes and arching foliage
  • Matures to 6-8' wide by 8-10' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 11
  • Plant in full sun
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Description

Pampas grass is a very popular ornamental grass that is easy to grow. This ornamental grass consists of attractive oversized arching grass-like foliage and will produce beautiful airy, creamy white feathery plumes from mid-summer to fall. In winter, the foliage will turn tan-bronze and can be left to create winter interest before being trimmed back in early spring to re-emerge with fresh foliage.

Pampas grass is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established. Additionally, it is hardy from USDA Zones 7-11. This selection is often used as an accent, screen, hedge, or large ground cover in the landscape.

Pampas Grass Care

Due to its aggressive nature, Pampas Grass is listed on the list of invasive plants by the USDA, but with proper maintenance and care you can grow this grass with worry. Pampas is a full-sunlight plant and requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily. It will tolerate filtered sunlight or part shade, but the foliage and plumes may suffer greatly.

Watering and Sunlight

Pampas will thrive in nearly any garden condition and adapts to almost any location it is planted. Ornamental grasses are to be watered once every 2 weeks during the first growing season. Not much water is required, so be sure not to overwater your plants. During periods of extreme drought watering 2-3 times per week may be necessary. No watering is required after the plant is well established.

How To Grow Pampas Grass

Once you have received your Pampas Grass plants and you are ready to plant them, follow the steps below and you will be on your way to having happy, healthy plants! Plantsbymail.com offers you a selection of Pampas Grass plants that come potted with soil and are ready to be planted immediately.

  • Using a shovel, dig holes 3x the width and depth of your plant's root system. Be sure to allow space for the roots, as this is a rapidly growing grass plant.
  • Spread the roots apart by hand. Separating the root ball will allow your roots to absorb moisture faster and additionally with help the plant settle faster.
  • Place your plant in position by centering it in the hole and backfilling. If your soil does not retain moisture, add sand, tamp the dirt down and ensure that the plant is stable.
  • Be sure that water deeply and immediately once placed in the ground to ensure that your Pampas Grass takes root. Make sure that the soil remains evenly moist at all times until established.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Pampas Grass

Due to the large habit of this grass, allowing adequate space is important. If want a seamless hedge or border, space your Pampas Grass 6-8 feet apart from center to plant center.

If you are interested in covering a large amount of ground, space your grass 14+ feet apart.

This is a large plant with sharp foliage so be considerate of its placement. Here are a few places to avoid:

Do not place near roadways or driveways as the dense foliage may interfere with your line of sight.

Never place near AC units, as the long foliage can quickly become entangled in the spinning fan.

Pampas Grass foliage has sharp edges, so children's and animals' play areas should be avoided.

  • Scientific Name
    Cortaderia selloana
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10, 11
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Deer Resistant, Disease Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Fast Growth, Heat Tolerant, Sun Loving
  • Feature Color
    Green, White
  • Uses
    Foundation Planting, Groundcover, Hedge, Specimen
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Summer

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11

Map of USDA Zones 7-11

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Pampas grass is a very popular ornamental grass that is easy to grow. This ornamental grass consists of attractive oversized arching grass-like foliage and will produce beautiful airy, creamy white feathery plumes from mid-summer to fall. In winter, the foliage will turn tan-bronze and can be left to create winter interest before being trimmed back in early spring to re-emerge with fresh foliage.

Pampas grass is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established. Additionally, it is hardy from USDA Zones 7-11. This selection is often used as an accent, screen, hedge, or large ground cover in the landscape.

Pampas Grass Care

Due to its aggressive nature, Pampas Grass is listed on the list of invasive plants by the USDA, but with proper maintenance and care you can grow this grass with worry. Pampas is a full-sunlight plant and requires 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily. It will tolerate filtered sunlight or part shade, but the foliage and plumes may suffer greatly.

Watering and Sunlight

Pampas will thrive in nearly any garden condition and adapts to almost any location it is planted. Ornamental grasses are to be watered once every 2 weeks during the first growing season. Not much water is required, so be sure not to overwater your plants. During periods of extreme drought watering 2-3 times per week may be necessary. No watering is required after the plant is well established.

How To Grow Pampas Grass

Once you have received your Pampas Grass plants and you are ready to plant them, follow the steps below and you will be on your way to having happy, healthy plants! Plantsbymail.com offers you a selection of Pampas Grass plants that come potted with soil and are ready to be planted immediately.

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