Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass
Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 6-10
18-inches of silky, feathery plumes, Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana 'Pumila') is probably one of the most impressive perennials you can grow! Pumila is a Dwarf Pampas Grass with huge, feathery greenish-white plumes. Turning a showy, silvery cream in the late summer to fall, they look and feel silky to the touch! Perfect for use in fresh and dried floral arrangements!
Pumila Cortaderia is a very good grower and much more cold-hardy than other species. 'Pumila' thrives in hot, full sun exposures and quickly grows to its 4-5 foot height while spreading 3-4 feet wide! The graceful fountains of fine-textured green blades grow up and out before arching down elegantly, each clump crowned in multiple fluffy plumes that wave high above.
Pumila is sterile and won't re-seed itself, so you can enjoy this smaller Pampas Grass without worrying it will jump borders! Thriving throughout USDA growing zones 6 to 10, and gardeners in zones 6 to 8 should protect the crowns of young plants in winter.
Planting and Application:
Dwarf Pampas grasses are especially useful as specimen plantings, in high-impact groupings, or in evenly spaced rows along walls! They create dramatic impact as garden anchors and softening structure corners! Rock Gardens and front yard berms benefit from a dramatic presence and the plumes are useful in cut flower gardens as fresh and dried flowers!
Use Ornamental Grass as a border along the backs of garden beds and borders for a flowing and graceful backdrop. Ideal for waving drifts in mass plantings that create white noise and fluffy texture that catches the eye from afar! Of course, a single plant is highly effective as a front garden focal point, or create a conversation piece with a row planted around your backyard seating areas!
- Mid-Sized Fountains of Lush Green Blades
- Greenish White Plumes Turn Silver Cream in Fall
- Sterile Seedless Variety
- Very Easy To Grow & High Impact Landscape Décor
- Fresh & Dried Floral Arrangements
- Hot, Sunny Landscapes, Specimens, En Masse, Dramatic Structural Accents
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant Pampas grass where it will get 6 plus hours of full sun a day, in moderately fertile soil with very good drainage. Adaptable to a wide range of moisture, provide regular water while young plants are establishing, then only water during summers intense heat and extreme drought. Leave standing over the winter before cutting it back hard in early spring. This warm-season ornamental grass is not just beautiful but it is deer resistant too!
- Full Sun Warm-Season Grass
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune Down Early Spring - Wear Gloves!
- Very Fast & Easy to Grow
The same garden impact and big and silky plumes, half the footprint! Order the Pumila Dwarf Pampas Grass from NatureHills.com today and enjoy all the wonderful benefits of a Pampas Grass without the trouble!
