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Pampas Grass
Cortaderia selloana
Pampas Grass
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Impressive height with attractive feathery plumes in summer. Heat loving and tolerates a variety of soils, including drier locations. Can be invasive in warmer locations but tends to not be reliably winter hardy in Northern Utah.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Works as a privacy screen.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
Quick answers
How big does Pampas Grass get?
About 8' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Pampas Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Pampas Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Pampas Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 7, so it suits sites in zone 7 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Pampas Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Pampas Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.