Wayside Gardens Cortaderia Pampas Grass
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking dramatic, drought-tolerant privacy screens.
This is the ultimate architectural statement for a garden that needs height and drama without the constant upkeep. While its serrated leaves demand a careful touch during maintenance, the payoff is a stunning, drought-tolerant screen that keeps your landscape looking vibrant from late summer well into the winter months.
$26.95
Who it's for
- Designers looking for year-round architectural garden structure
- Landscapers seeking a dramatic, high-impact focal point
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, drought-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Families with small children or pets near garden beds
- Urban gardeners with limited space or small plots
- Gardeners with physical limitations or minimal heavy-duty equipment
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Blush pink plumes create a dramatic focal point in any landscape.
Drought Tolerance
Highly resilient once established, requiring minimal supplemental watering.
Growth Rate
Rapid development makes it perfect for quick privacy screening.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with very little routine intervention.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters local wildlife from grazing on your ornamental foliage.
Versatility
Excellent for erosion control or as a striking dried floral arrangement.
Key Specs
Genus
Cortaderia
Variety
'Rosea'
Mature Height
9.75 Feet
Mature Width
5.83 Feet
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late Summer to Late Fall
Hardiness Zones
USDA 8-9
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
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