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Grass · Poaceae family

Pampas grass

Cortaderia selloana

Full sun 5 ft 10⅞ in–12 ft 1⅝ in × 3 ft 11¼ in–6 ft 10⅝ in to −54 °F

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun
Size5 ft 10⅞ in–12 ft 1⅝ in
spacing 6 ft 6¾ in
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

−54 °F
mulch around the baseprotect from winter wetgreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

3 ft 3⅜ in6 ft 6¾ in9 ft 10⅛ in5 ft 10⅞ in–12 ft 1⅝ inspread 3 ft 11¼ in–6 ft 10⅝ in
5 ft 10⅞ in–12 ft 1⅝ in× spread 3 ft 11¼ in–6 ft 10⅝ in

Plant 6 ft 6¾ in 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.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Planting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Now, in October: nothing to do — the next job is in April.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

3 ft 3⅜ in–6 ft 6¾ in
✓flowers June–October
✓lower — for the front
Common zinnia

Common zinnia

5⅞ in–3 ft 11¼ in
✓flowers June–October
✓lower — for the front
butterfly bush

butterfly bush

5 ft 10⅞ in–13 ft 1½ in
✓flowers June–September
✓taller — for the back

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

Does pampas grass tolerate shade?

No, it needs full sun.

How much space does pampas grass need?

At maturity 3 ft 11¼ in–6 ft 10⅝ in wide and 5 ft 10⅞ in–12 ft 1⅝ in tall; recommended spacing 6 ft 6¾ in.

Sources (21) Checked 24 October 2026

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