Cortaderia - Pampas White Grass

Pampas White Grass (Cortaderia selloana)

A Bold, Ornamental Grass with Tall, Dramatic White Plumes

White Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a striking ornamental grass prized for its towering height and large, feathery white plumes that create a dramatic statement in the landscape. Blooming from late summer through fall, the showy flower plumes rise high above the arching green foliage, adding texture, movement, and elegance. With its fast growth, drought tolerance, and low maintenance needs, White Pampas Grass is a popular choice for large landscapes, privacy screens, and focal plantings.

Key Features:

• Showy White Plumes: Produces large, fluffy white flower plumes in late summer through fall for bold seasonal interest.

• Strong & Adaptable: Known for excellent heat tolerance and adaptability to a wide range of soil conditions.

• Attractive Foliage: Long, arching green blades form a dense clump that provides year-round texture.

• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow once established with minimal care required.

• Deer Resistant: Typically avoided by deer, making it a reliable landscape option.

Mature Size:

• Height: 6–10 feet (up to 12 feet in bloom)

• Spread: 4–6 feet

• Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Hardiness Zones:

• Zones: 7–10

Chill Hours:

• N/A (well-adapted to warm climates)

Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering.

• Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil; tolerant of sandy, clay, and poor soils.

• Watering: Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during the first growing season.

• Pruning: Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

• Maintenance: Wear gloves when pruning, as leaf edges can be sharp.

Landscape Uses:

• Ideal as a focal point or specimen plant in large landscapes.

• Excellent for privacy screens, borders, and windbreaks.

• Well-suited for coastal landscapes due to salt tolerance.

• Adds height, texture, and dramatic movement to fall and winter gardens.

White Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a bold landscape statement plant that delivers height, texture, and elegance with ease. Its impressive white plumes and resilient nature make it a standout choice for gardeners and designers looking to add dramatic structure and year-round interest to spacious outdoor settings.