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Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana, Poaceae

Zones
7–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CardoonCynara cardunculus
Wind Protection
YellowrootXanthorhiza simplicissima
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Purple BasilOcimum basilicum var. purpurascens

Pampas grass creates dense shade and has aggressive root competition that suppresses small herbs

MiscanthusMiscanthus sinensis

Both large grasses compete aggressively for space and resources in temperate zones

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlOrnamentalScreeningWindbreak

Common Questions

What zones does Pampas Grass grow in?

Pampas Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Pampas Grass?

Good companions for Pampas Grass include Cardoon, Yellowroot.

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