Pampas Grass
Cortaderia selloana
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A tall, dramatic ornamental grass with feathery, silvery-white plumes that rise above clumps of narrow, arching foliage. Pampas grass is striking as a specimen plant or screen and thrives in hot, dry conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South America (Argentina, Chile)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Sunningdale Silver' and 'Silver Comet' are popular cultivars known for pale, abundant plumes and compact growth; 'Rosea' features distinctive pink-tinted plumes.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A tall, dramatic ornamental grass with feathery, silvery-white plumes that rise above clumps of narrow, arching foliage. Pampas grass is striking as a specimen plant or screen and thrives in hot, dry conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pampas Grass grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South America (Argentina, Chile)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Sunningdale Silver' and 'Silver Comet' are popular cultivars known for pale, abundant plumes and compact growth; 'Rosea' features distinctive pink-tinted plumes.