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Pampas Grass

Grass

Cortaderia selloana

Overview
A dramatic ornamental grass that creates stunning focal points with its towering plumes of creamy-white to pink feathery flowers. This fast-growing perennial forms impressive clumps that add movement and texture to landscapes while providing excellent privacy screening. The showy plumes are highly prized for dried flower arrangements and last for months when cut.
Planting
Start seeds indoors in late winter or direct sow in spring after last frost. Transplant seedlings when 4-6 inches tall.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 72" apart. Germination: 14-30.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Scale insects, aphids (rarely problematic). Common diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soils.