# Does Pampas Grass Turn Brown?
Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) is a native of Brazil, Chile and Argentina. Pampas grass is among the most recognized landscape plants, according to Floridata.com. The grass also comes in dwarf versions and has distinct color characteristics.
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Color
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Pampas grass is classified as a warm-season evergreen grass. However, the grass changes color to a golden brown at first frost and does not die like the deciduous grasses. Pampas grass quickly regains color and starts to produce new foliage when the weather starts to warm again.
Description
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The grass has a clumping growth habit and a mature height of up to 12 feet with narrow, ¾-inch wide foliage. The white, 1-foot long, feathery plumes appear in the middle of summer and persist well into winter. Pampas grass has a spread of up to 6 feet.
Cultural Conditions
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Pampas grass is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10 and grows best in areas of full sun. The plant has a superior tolerance for drought. Occasional watering during dry periods helps appearance. Though the grass adapts to a variety of soil types including poor and dry sand, it grows optimally in well-drained, fertile ground.
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