Looking for a grass that gets large? Here it is...Pampas grass is one of the largest grasses on the market. It can be used as an accent or planted in a cluster for privacy.

Pampas grass can live almost anywhere. It's super hardy and impossible to kill. This grass reaches heights of up to 10-12 feet tall making it a perfect, privacy screen. This plant is also deer and drought tolerant and grows very fast!

Try some today to fill in an ugly, naked space in your landscape.

Note: If you purchase this grass in fall-winter, it may be cut back for the plant’s health. If your grass is cut back, don’t worry - it will grow even happier and healthier next spring!

Where To Plant

This ornamental grass is adaptable to a variety of soils. Plant in a spot with full sun to part shade exposure in grow zones 7-10.

How Fast Does This Grass Grow?

10-12 feet tall in 2-4 years.

How To Prune

Should be pruned annually to promote the growth of new plumes.

When planting your Pampas Grass choose the best location for this plant to thrive. Be sure to plant your Pampas Grass in growing zones 7 to 11. Give this grass plenty of room to grow. The mature width is about 6-8 feet. This grass grows best in full sun, but tolerates part shade. Pampas Grass is adaptable to a variety of soil as long as the soil is well drained.

Water deeply once or twice weekly when newly planted to help the roots grow properly. After establishment (about 3 months or so) Pampas Grass is drought tolerant and only rarely needs water. Water thoroughly in extreme heat, especially in the first summer. Fertilize with a slow release, balanced fertilizer in spring for optimal growth. Prune Pampas Grass to the ground in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.

Pampas Grass is extremely hardy as well as pest and disease resistant. It is also deer, rabbit, pollution, wind and salt tolerant.

Pampas Grass can be used as an accent or an anchor plant. The ornamental grass looks gorgeous in clusters or hedges for huge impact or even privacy!  Plant this low maintenance grass on both sides of the end of your driveway for a lovely welcome home everyday!

For additional options, be sure to browse our Pink Muhly Grass, Ornamental Grasses and Miscanthus Maiden Grass collection.