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Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila', commonly known as Dwarf Pampas Grass, is a compact, ornamental grass prized for its fluffy, silvery-white plumes and dense, arching foliage. This smaller variety of Pampas Grass is perfect for adding texture and dramatic height to garden beds, borders, and containers without overwhelming the space.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows 3-4 feet tall and spreads 3-4 feet wide.
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun.
- Water Requirements: Requires well-drained soil; moderate watering, drought-tolerant once established.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 7-10.
- Bloom Time: Late summer to fall.
- Pruning: Cut back the plant to the ground in late winter to early spring before new growth appears.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for borders, specimen plantings, and mass plantings.
- Soil Preparation: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Add organic matter to heavy soils to improve drainage.
- Planting: Plant in a hole twice as wide as the root ball but at the same depth.
- Spacing: Space plants 3-4 feet apart to allow for mature growth.
- Watering: Water deeply after planting and during dry periods, but allow soil to dry out between waterings.
Fun Fact:
The Dwarf Pampas Grass has striking, plume-like flower heads that can be used for dried arrangements, adding lasting beauty to both gardens and home décor!