LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Tall growth
GROWTH HABIT
Clump-forming, upright
BLOOM SEASON
Late Summer to Autumn
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Ornamental Grass
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Seed Heads – Large
PLANT HEIGHT
200–300 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Low to Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA Zones 7–11
CONTAINER GARDEN
Limited
PLANT SPACING
1.5–2 m
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS
Warm climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Pampas Grass produce large, feathery flower plumes?
Can Pampas Grass produce large, feathery flower plumes?
Yes. Pampas Grass is admired for its tall, graceful plumes that create a dramatic ornamental display from late summer into autumn.
Do the arching foliage and plumes provide year-round landscape interest?
Do the arching foliage and plumes provide year-round landscape interest?
Yes. Its elegant arching leaves and long-lasting flower plumes add texture and visual appeal throughout much of the year.
Can Pampas Grass be used as a specimen plant or privacy screen?
Can Pampas Grass be used as a specimen plant or privacy screen?
Yes. Its tall, dense growth makes it an excellent choice for specimen plantings, privacy screens, windbreaks, and landscape borders.
Will the flower plumes attract beneficial insects?
Will the flower plumes attract beneficial insects?
Yes. The flowers can attract bees and other beneficial insects during the blooming period.
Can the dried plumes be used in floral arrangements?
Can the dried plumes be used in floral arrangements?
Yes. The feathery plumes are popular for fresh and dried floral arrangements, wreaths, and decorative displays.
How is Pampas Grass different from Maiden Grass? ically has finer foliage and produces smaller, silky flower heads with a more graceful appearance.
How is Pampas Grass different from Maiden Grass? ically has finer foliage and produces smaller, silky flower heads with a more graceful appearance.
Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) grows into a larger clump with tall, feathery white or cream plumes, while Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis) typ