Pampas Grass
For sale in Lawrenceville, GA
- Fast
- Full Sun
- Cold hardy to USDA Zone 8a
- Deer resistant
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About Pampas Grass
Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a massive ornamental grass grown for its dramatic, feathery cream-white plumes that rise well above the sharp-edged foliage clump in late summer and persist as dried seed heads through fall and into winter, providing months of textural interest and movement in the landscape. It grows quickly into an imposing clump 8-10 feet tall with plumes and 5-7 feet wide, making it best suited as a large-scale specimen or screening accent on properties with ample room rather than a small residential bed. It is exceptionally drought tolerant once established and thrives in Georgia's heat and full sun, tolerating clay soil and poor fertility with minimal care. Its leaf blades have sharp, saw-toothed edges that can cut skin, so gloves are recommended when handling or dividing the plant, and it should be sited away from walkways where people might brush against it. Cutting the entire clump back hard in late winter before new growth emerges keeps the plant tidy and encourages the best plume production the following season.
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Plant Specifications
| Mature Height | 8-10 ft (with plumes) |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5-7 ft |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low — very drought tolerant once established |
| Bloom Season | Late Summer through Fall (feathery plumes) |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Pet Safe | Yes |
| Native to Georgia | No |
Planting Instructions & Regional Tips
Plant Pampas Grass in full sun with ample room, 6-8 feet of clearance, since it grows into a very large clump. It tolerates Georgia clay and poor soil with minimal amendment. Water regularly the first season; established clumps are highly drought tolerant. Cut the entire plant back to 12 inches in late winter using heavy gloves and long sleeves to avoid the sharp leaf edges, which encourages vigorous new growth and the best plume display.
Fast Facts
- Massive ornamental grass with dramatic cream-white plumes
- Mature size: 8-10 ft tall with plumes, 5-7 ft wide
- Blooms late summer through fall, plumes persist into winter
- Extremely drought tolerant once established
- Sharp, saw-edged leaf blades — handle with gloves
- Deer resistant, needs full sun and ample space
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Pampas Grass FAQs
How big does Pampas Grass get?
Pampas Grass grows into a massive clump, typically reaching 8-10 feet tall including its feathery plumes and spreading 5-7 feet wide at the base. Because of this large mature size, it needs significant open space and works best as a large-scale specimen or screening accent rather than a small garden bed planting.
Is Pampas Grass deer resistant?
Yes, Pampas Grass is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for Gwinnett County properties bordering wooded areas with regular deer traffic. As with any "deer resistant" plant, hungry deer in a hard winter may still sample new growth occasionally, but damage is typically minimal.