Groundcovers & Grasses

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana

$42.00

In Stock — 60 available

Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Mature Height: 7–10 ft
Mature Width: 4–6 ft
Bloom Season: Late Summer - Fall
Flower Color: Silvery-White
Growth Rate: Fast
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to 10°F
Pollinator Friendly: No
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

Pampas Grass thrives in the hot, dry environment of Las Cruces, needing very little water once established. Its impressive plumes add dramatic texture and movement to any landscape.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Xeriscape
Accents
Privacy
Windbreaks

Full Sun
Low Water
7–10 ft

Botanical Name: Cortaderia selloana ‘Pampas Grass’
Plant Type: Evergreen to semi-evergreen ornamental grass
Mature Size: 6–10 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide
Flower Color: Creamy white to silvery-white plumes
Bloom Time: Late summer through fall
Foliage: Long, narrow, arching blue-green to gray-green leaves with sharp edges
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Low once established; drought-tolerant
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, loamy, or rocky soil
Wildlife: Provides cover and nesting habitat for birds and small wildlife
Special Attributes: Heat tolerant, drought-tolerant, fast-growing, dramatic year-round texture, and excellent for privacy screens, specimen plantings, large borders, and erosion control
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–11