Best Places to Buy Pampas Grass Online

INSIDE : Looking to hear what the Dried Pampas Grass trend is all about? And even more importantly, learn where are the best places to buy pampas grass online – because this is a trend that is here to stay.

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This post has been updated from it’s original 2019 publish date.

I am an ornamental grass lover and it seems like everyone is jumping on the trend which makes me so happy!  I’ve planted Pampas Grass, Buffalo Grass, Regal Mist Grass, Boulder Blue Fescue Grass and Karl Forester Feather Reed Grass in various spots in my yard and love seeing how they grow into the spaces.

Dried Plants and Ornamental Grasses

I love having ornamental grasses growing in my yard because of the shapes they create and the movement they have when the wind blows. Plus, once their growing season is over – you can prune them down, dry them and you have gorgeous dried grasses to create with.

I started pinning Dried Flower Arrangements on Pinterest because there are so many beautiful ideas if you get a little creative.

The other similar trend I have been seeing, is using large dried palm fronds.  It seems like the ornamental grasses with “big flower” or “seed heads” are the most popular.

And whenever working with dried grasses, it is important to handle them gently, as they can be delicate.

Best Dried Grasses

When it comes to dried arrangement grasses, there are several popular choices that offer unique textures and visual appeal. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best dried options…

• Pampas Grass
• Dried Wheat
• Golden Grass
• Bunny Tails
• Feather Reed Grass
• Dried Dune Grass

I used a dyed Bunny Tail Grass below in my little Llama vase in my office. These small, soft plumes resemble rabbit tails, hence their name.  I love that they add a delicate and whimsical element to arrangements.

However, by far the use of the lovely tall Pampas grass is picking up the most traction. I love it’s showy grass plume look.  

What is Pampas Grass?

Cortaderia selloana commonly known as Pampas grass (POM-pass grass), is a tall, perennial grass native to southern South America – including the Pampas region after which it is named.

It is known for its large, creamy tan plumes that bloom in late summer. It is one of the loveliest ornamental grasses and is often used as a large accent plant for large floor vases or for adding volume to an arrangement.  

The tall plumes have gorgeous autumn coloring that continue into winter.

When I was a practicing landscape architect, I often designed with it in my projects. It’s a lovely year-round feature plant in any garden. However, it is also can be considered an invasive species in some areas – so be sure to do research before adding it to your garden.

Best kind of Pampas Grass to decorate with

Most Pampas grasses typically have large plumes that grow at the top of their slender grass stems. They can be quite tall, but there are also smaller Dwarf varieties that are only about 2-3 feet tall.

Some of the best Pampas Grass varieties for drying and using in floral arrangements are the Pink Feather Pampas Grass, the White Feather Pampas Grass and the Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass.

But really you can’t go wrong with using any of them!

Pink Feather Pampas Grass –

Cortaderia selloana ‘pink feather’ or ‘Pink Feather’ Pampas Grass is known for their feathery pink-toned plumes that form in mid-summer. They are a deer resistant plant, but provides habitat to attract birds.

‘Pink Feather’ Pampas Grass is easy to grow and can reach heights of eight feet or taller. It adds a more romantic touch compared to the white variety.

White Feather Pampas Grass –

Cortaderia selloana ‘white feather’ or ‘White Feather’ Pampas Grass is a beautiful plant and the most classic of all pampas grass varieties.

It has the largest of the feathery plumes, growing up to eight feet tall. This grass is also very easy to grow, fitting well in both garden landscapes and dried arrangements.

Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass –

Cortaderia selloana ‘pumila’ or ‘Pumila’ Dwarf Pampas Grass has ivory colored feathery flowers that arrive in the late-summer and last for months. It is a tough, fast-growing and drought tolerant plant, however this variety is sterile and will not reseed.

Also due to it being a dwarf species, it does not get nearly as tall as it’s counterpoint White Pampas Grass.

Can I grow Pampas Grass at my house?

Pampas grass likes full sun for at least six hours a day and it grows best in well-drained soil.  It is fairly drought tolerant, so water the plant light to moderate amounts and otherwise the does not need much care.

However, please note – Pampas grass spreads VERY easily.  Their gorgeous seed heads can bear up to a million seeds over its lifetime. The self-sowing seeds can sprout in almost any kind of soil, too.   And pampas grass will come back year after year.

Because it is such a hardy plant and is quite difficult to get rid of, pampas grass is on the list of invasive weeds in California and Texas. It has also been banned in Hawaii and New Zealand.

I have been looking into a Dwarf pampas grass variety, which only grow to about 5 feet tall. And make sure to look for a sterile variety, which means that they don’t produce seeds and cannot self-sow.

Where is dried Pampas Grass for sale?

I have been searching all my local plant nurseries for live Pampas Grass plants to buy and it seems like no one has them.  

While driving around town, I do however see the plant everywhere.  I feel very uncomfortable pulling up to a store front, a neighborhood entrance or in the parking lot of an apartment complex and just snipping away.

So, I started doing some online digging and guess what!  You can get Pampas Grass (along with tons of other dried flowers and grasses) online – see below for where you can buy them.

Best spots to buy dried Pampas Grass online