How Fast does Pampas Grass (Beach Grass) Grow?
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If you want it to screen the fenced area by next pool season, you would probably be happiest with something like a 3 gallon size plant. -
thank you...... we were looking tonight. best to buy and plant in fall? or is it too late now, and I should wait till Spring? -
Fall is a good time for planting, it gives your plants times to recover from any shock they experience from being planted, and they don't have to struggle through the heat at the same time....then come next spring they should be happy, healthy and ready to grow, grow, grow! Good luck! :-) -
ok, good. Thanks Angela. Works for me, not so hot lug these around, especially for digging holes!
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Yes, thats a BIG plus as well. Easier on the plant, and the gardener! lol Check out Lowes.com....they have a section for outdoor projects, including gardening...it has some good tips...
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Could I convince you to plant something else, Jim? Pampas grass is notoriously invasive and really wants to grow to a size that dwarfs most home landscapes. Also, the sharp leaves are likely to slice you to ribbons when you try to keep that size in check. How about one of the beautiful Panicums instead? Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Fire' turns dazzling shades of red in early summer then a buttery yellow in the fall. Panicum amarum "Dewey Blue," is a gorgeous steel blue. Or how about an Indian grass like Sorghastrum nutans 'Indian Steel'? -
Wow! I am so glad Douglas responded! I've grown pampas grass, and I would have advised the same (from the experience), but it's better for you to hear it from a professional. -
absolutely Doug! thanks much. early fall planting for these good, or wait till spring?
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I agree with Becky and Douglas...sorry Jim, thought you knew what you were "getting into" with the Pampas grass....didnt mean to lead you astray so to speak...
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Hi Angela. No worries, I don't have a CLUE when it comes to gardening things. I count on your all to keep me straight. (Doug keeps me straight!) We've seen it in a few places and it looks good, definitely would block the view to the backyard and has nice plumes (I think they are called plumes, right?)
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Douglas Hunt & Becky H, I wouldn't answer this question because I thought it was just ME. Now I know I was right because my neighbor planted it and also removed it. -
it can be nice to look at....in someone ELSE'S yard LOL! But yeh, if you planted it, had it a few years and decided you wanted to take it out, you would have a time trying to get rid of it...you almost can't....Miscanthus Gracillimus is another grass you might want to check out...should grow fine in your area, grows about 6 foot tall, 2-3 foot spread and is the color of the pampas grass, but the blades arent prickly like the pampass grass....the plus is, instead of needing a chainsaw to ...»
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great! works for me! I'm heading to Smithfield Gardens next weekend. (Miscanthus Gracillimus , Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Fire' and Panicum amarum "Dewey Blue").
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I'm sure the folks at Smithfield can help you come up with a good mix of alternatives to pampas, Jim. And you'll soon be in prime time for planting.
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as always, thanks!
