How to grow Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana

Full Sun
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Partial Sun
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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.

Transplanting Pampas grass

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.

How long does Pampas grass take to grow?

These estimates for how long Pampas grass takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Pampas grass to germinate?: 8 days
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Pampas grass Folklore & Trivia

Native to South America, has been used in gardens since Victorian times.

Other names for Pampas grass

Uruguayan pampas grass,

Cortaderia selloana (Schult. & Schult. f.) Asch. & Graebn.

Misspellings: Pampass Grass, Pompass Grass,