200 Purple Pampas Grass Seeds - Cortaderia selloana - Perennial Ornamental Grass

Grow stunning Purple Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) from seed! This perennial ornamental grass is prized for its dramatic, feathery plumes that add height, texture, and movement to the landscape. The silvery-purple to pinkish flower panicles emerge in late summer and persist into winter, making excellent focal points, privacy screens, or dried floral arrangements.

General Information:
- Botanical Name: Cortaderia selloana
- Common Name: Purple Pampas Grass
- Plant Type: Perennial Ornamental Grass
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler zones)
- Mature Height: 6-10 feet (including plumes)
- Mature Spread: 4-6 feet

Growing Information:
- Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6+ hours of direct sunlight daily).
- Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during the first growing season.
- Soil: Adaptable to most well-draining soils; tolerates a range of pH levels.
- Growth Habit: Forms large, dense clumps of arching, sharp-edged foliage.
- Bloom Time: Late summer to fall.

Sowing Tips: For best results, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Surface sow the fine seeds onto moist, well-draining seed starting mix, as light aids germination. Keep consistently moist and warm (70-75°F). Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 6-8 feet apart to accommodate their mature size. In warmer zones (7-11), seeds can also be sown directly outdoors in prepared soil after the last frost.

Note: Pampas grass is a vigorous grower. Please check your local regulations, as it is considered invasive in some regions, including parts of California, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest. It is not recommended for planting in these areas.