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Grass · Poaceae family

Common Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana

Full sun 1.8–3.7 m × 1.2–2.1 m to −12 °C

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun
Size1.8–3.7 m
spacing 2 m
PlantingApril–May
WinterMulch around the base

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averagesandyloamyclay

Watering

only in dry spellsdrought tolerant once establishedless when it rains

Frost

−12 °C
mulch around the baseprotect from winter wetgreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

1 m2 m3 m1.8–3.7 mspread 1.2–2.1 m
1.8–3.7 m× spread 1.2–2.1 m

Plant 2 m apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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Planting
Now, in October: nothing to do — the next job is in April.
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Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: April–May

Feeding

Nutrition.

No feeding

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

No serious pests or diseases

The source lists no significant problems.

Sources (1)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

purpletop vervain

purpletop vervain

1–2 m
✓flowers June–October
✓lower — for the front
Common zinnia

Common zinnia

0.15–1.2 m
✓flowers June–October
✓lower — for the front
butterfly bush

butterfly bush

1.8–4 m
✓flowers June–September
✓taller — for the back

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does Common Pampas Grass tolerate shade?

No, it needs full sun.

How much space does Common Pampas Grass need?

At maturity 1.2–2.1 m wide and 1.8–3.7 m tall; recommended spacing 2 m.

Sources (21) Checked 24 October 2026

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