Do not feed with a high nitrogen food as this will discourage plumes. It is a very low maintenance plant. It can be pruned as needed or mown to 3-4" in late fall to early spring.
Do not plant near walkways as the grass blades can be sharp.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Pampas grass is a hardy plant.These estimates for how long Pampas grass takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 8 days | Min 5 days | Max 15 days (3)
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Native to South America, has been used in gardens since Victorian times.
Uruguayan pampas grass,
Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn.
Misspellings: Pampass Grass, Pompass Grass,