When Does Pampas Grass Bloom?

If you need a large grass that makes a big statement for a large landscape, look for pampas grass. It stands at a staggering 8- to 12-feet tall. With showy flowers opening in August and lasting through February, pampas grass is a valuable member of the winter landscape.

What month do pampas grass bloom?

The blooms appear in late summer as fountain-like clumps that stand about four feet above the mounding plant. Its flowers can be used in dried arrangements and the female plants generally produce a prettier bloom. Plant the pampas grass in fertile, well-draining, loamy or sandy soil in either full sun or partial shade.

What time of year does pampas grass grow?

A perennial, pampas grass germinates during the spring months and produces bulbs within the first year. Once winter comes, the plant tends to become dormant before starting to grow again the following spring.