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Pampas Grass in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Cortaderia selloana

 

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as pampas grass, is a tall grass, growing in dense tussocks that can reach a height of 3m. The leaves are long and slender with razor sharp edges. The leaves are usually green to silvery grey. The feathery plumes, when dried, are widely used in flower arrangements and other ornamental displays.

 
plant Features
  • Pampas Grass likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Pampas Grass likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Pampas Grass is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Pampas Grass likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Pampas Grass

Latin name

Cortaderia selloana

type

Grass

family

Poaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Pampas Grass likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Pampas Grass is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Soil

    Pampas Grass likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Pampas Grass likes very little water

    Very little water

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Pampas Grass is 2.00meters x 3.00meters 2.00 M 3.00 M

Cortaderia selloana

Cortaderia selloana, commonly known as pampas grass, is a tall grass, growing in dense tussocks that can reach a height of 3m. The leaves are long and slender with razor sharp edges. The leaves are usually green to silvery grey. The feathery plumes, when dried, are widely used in flower arrangements and other ornamental displays.


Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Before growing pampas grass, be sure to put it somewhere in the landscape where it has plenty of room to grow, especially when planting more than one. When mass planting pampas grass, you’ll have to space them about 6 to 8 feet apart. Pampas grass enjoys areas with full sun but will tolerate partial shade. It also tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers moist, well-draining soil.

 
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