How Do You Dry Pampas Grass Plumes?
Ornamental grasses are experiencing a surge in popularity with gardeners choosing many small, medium and large varieties to add interest and simple beauty to sunny landscape areas. One of the popular large varieties is pampas grass. This attractive grass will perform reliably and dramatically year after year, as it grows taller and wider. In the center of the grass fronds, tall plumes grow in the late summer and early autumn. Some gardeners enjoy clipping the pampas grass plumes and drying them for floral arrangements. Wear gardening gloves to protect your hands from the sharp foliage of the pampas grass. Use the pruning shears to cut down the stalks near the base of the plant. Tie the stalks together in manageable bundles (2 to 3 inches in diameter). Hang the bundled stalks upside down from the rafters of a basement or a garage for two to three weeks to dry. Choose a drying location with plenty of air circulation for best results. Remove the bundled stalks from the drying location whe
