Pink Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana: Pink Pampas Grass reaches an impressive 4m (12') tall, surpassing its white counterpart with dramatic feathery flower clusters tinged soft pink. These flamboyant panicles excel as fresh or dried cut flowers, making them ideal for floral arrangements. This fast-growing perennial reaches full maturity in three years, rewarding patient gardeners with a stunning focal point. Naturally heat and drought tolerant with sharp, deer-resistant foliage, it thrives in diverse growing conditions and suits xeriscaping designs. Sow 50 seeds per two-foot diameter area indoors 8-10 weeks before planting, or direct sow in early spring or autumn. Press seeds lightly into moist soil without covering; they need light to germinate. Expect sprouting in 10-14 days and flowering after two to three seasons of growth. Hardy to Zone 8; mulch roots in cooler zones for winter protection.