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Pampas Grass Care: Pruning, Blooming, and Division

Pampas grass is striking in fall with showy white seed heads. If not cut back each spring, it looks like an overgrown haystack. Tips:

Q: When should I cut back my pampas grass clump?

A: Cut back to 12 inches tall in January or February. DO NOT burn. Use a gloved hand to rake out dead material in the center. Divide clump into thirds every three years. Keep one piece, transplant the other two.

Q: Three-gallon pampas grass planted 2 years ago hasn't bloomed. Healthy, full sun, 9'x9' bed bordered by sidewalk, house, driveway. No other pampas nearby. Suggestions?

A: I'd bet it's still growing as a juvenile and will likely plume next year.

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