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- Q.My Pompus Grass With Feather Plums, Did Not Come Back Very Wood (4) All Are Woody, Melville, NY - Why didn't my feather plums pampas grass come back? Melville, NY location
- Q.How Late Can I Prune Back A Pampas Grass. - It is now middle of May and large pampas grass in Hatteras NC has not been pruned back. Is ...
- Q.Pampas Grass - Is pampas grass good for stopping erosion?
- Q.Pampas Grass - How can I change color of pampas grass
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- Q.I Am Told To Cut Pampas Grass Back In Late Winter, - I live in North Florida, (Tallahassee), our winters are typically mild, when would you suggest? Thank you
- Q.Pampas Grass - How salt tolerant is Pampas Grass? We want to plant it along a sea wall which is subject to salt ...
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sylvia berger on
May 7, 2018
Melville, NY 11747Q.my pompus grass with feather plums, did not come back very wood (4) all are woody, Melville, NY
Why didn't my feather plums pampas grass come back? Melville, NY location
Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 8, 2018
Certified ExpertA.Depending on the cultivar that you selected, it may not be fully hardy in your area. This is the lowest climate zone,7, that some varieties can handle, and some will even not perform well here.
If you believe that you have a hardy variety, then the next issue that we need to look at is fertilization. It isn't necessary every year, but doing so every spring will boost your results.
You should also trim this back to 5 or 6 inches from the ground each spring right at the new growth starts to show. This will help the new grass be a little thinner, and help it to flower properly.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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Anonymous on
May 12, 2018Q.How late can I prune back a pampas grass.
It is now middle of May and large pampas grass in Hatteras NC has not been pruned back. Is it too late to do this?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 12, 2018A.If you have not pruned yet, is the new growth coming in yet?
You have two choices, prune now and risk losing the blooms or wait it out one season.
You can prune out the old plumes to to help the way the plants look.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/pruning-pampas-grass.htm
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May 17, 2018Q.Pampas Grass
Is pampas grass good for stopping erosion?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2018A.Technically, yes Pampas Grass would stop erosion, but it can become invasive and may cause more issues then help.
I've listed some articles with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
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weirdpat19 on
June 8, 2018
11710Q.Pampas Grass
How can I change color of pampas grass
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 9, 2018
Certified ExpertA.You won't be able to. There are very few shades of pampas grass, and they are colored by genetics. Changing this would require many generations of breeding.
There are many colorful grasses that are often mistaken for pampas grass that may interest you, though. This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ornamental-grass
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weirdpat19 on
June 11, 2018
11710Q.Pampas Grass
Is it possible to change color of pampas grass
- Answered by
drtreelove on
June 12, 2018A.You cannot change the color of an existing plant, but you can obtain hybrid plants with pink coloring.
Be sure you know what you are getting into and that pampas grass is appropriate for your geographical area and climate, and for your site. Here's an article that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Tara Alford on
June 11, 2018
North FloridaQ.I am told to cut pampas grass back in late winter,
I live in North Florida, (Tallahassee), our winters are typically mild, when would you suggest? Thank you
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
June 11, 2018A.This is as much a matter of convenience and personal preference than what is best for the plant. Some people like the look of the pampas grass even when dried out and tan colored. Other people are "done" with it for the season and ready to cut it down in late fall. Of course, you can enjoy the pampas indoors as a dried flower. Whether fall or spring, the important thing is to cut it down before new growth starts in spring.
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Anonymous on
June 18, 2018Q.Pampas Grass
How salt tolerant is Pampas Grass? We want to plant it along a sea wall which is subject to salt water flooding.
- Answered by
drtreelove on
June 19, 2018A.Yes it is relatively tolerant of ocean side salt spray conditions. Where I come from on the California central coast it grows right up to the waters edge in some locations.
But be sure you know what you are getting into, it can become quite invasive.Quote from the following article: "Another plus side to growing pampas grass is its tolerance of drought, wind, and salt sprays—which is why you commonly see the plant along coastal regions."
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/pampas-grass/growing-pampas-grass.htm
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