5/2/2023 0 Comments Pompom grass![]() ![]() Due to the plant’s sharp foliage, the task of pruning should be done with great care using gloves and a long-sleeved shirt. This is usually performed in late winter or early spring. It should also be pruned each year to the ground. Once established, pampas grass care is minimal, requiring little maintenance other than watering in extreme drought. Due to its large size, however, this isn’t really practical. It’s not suited for cold regions unless grown in pots and brought indoors over winter and replanted outdoors in spring. The grass is hardy in USDA zones 7 through 11, but in well protected areas, it can even be grown in Zone 6. Another plus side to growing pampas grass is its tolerance of drought, wind, and salt sprays-which is why you commonly see the plant along coastal regions. It also tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers moist, well-draining soil. Pampas grass enjoys areas with full sun but will tolerate partial shade. When mass planting pampas grass, you’ll have to space them about 6 to 8 feet (2 m.) apart. How to Grow Pampas Grassīefore growing pampas grass, be sure to put it somewhere in the landscape where it has plenty of room to grow, especially when planting more than one. It’s actually a very fast grower and can become quite large, anywhere from 5 and 10 feet (1.5-3 m.) high and wide, and even invasive. Don’t be so quick to plant it simply because it looks good. While they’re extremely easy to grow, however, it’s important to know what you’re getting into before planting pampas grass around the home. Pampas grass ( Cortaderia) is an attractive ornamental grass that is popular in many landscapes. ![]() Most people are familiar with the large clumps of lush, grass-like foliage and creamy white feathery plumes of pampas grass (though pink varieties are available too).
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