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Pampas Grass in Shade

By Ellen Wells | Published: July 6, 2009

Q. I bought some pampas grass and then changed my mind about where to plant it. What would happen if I would plant it in a mostly shady spot? Would it still grow but maybe not as tall?
Portsmouth, Ohio
A. Pampas grass is a full sun plant. If you plant it in the shade, it will [...]

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Pruning Pampas Grass in Spring

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 19, 2009

Q. I have 3 large clumps of Pampas grass. They took a big hit this winter. They seem to be coming back along the outside perimeter, but the center is brown and dead. Should I cut the center back to nothing?
-Bellingham, Washington
A. Many grasses die out in the center but continue to produce new growth [...]

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