“As a gardener, my only concern lies in knowing that they’re an invasive species in some areas,” master gardener and wild forager Brianne Dela Cruz tells mbg of pampas grass. Since the grass’ signature fluffy plumes grow so quickly and densely, you need to pay attention to them to ensure they don’t get out of control. “My hope is that the fascination of pampas grass isn’t having a negative impact on the environment by encouraging this plant to be grown in inappropriate landscapes,” Dela Cruz adds. Some places that consider pampas invasive include California, Washington state, Hawaii, Texas, Australia, and New Zealand. Outside of those areas, you might be able to find this grass in local garden shops and nurseries. Online retailers like Etsy are also a good place to find dried pampas. Here are a few ways that you can display the fluffy grass at home: With a unique view on life, she taps into her own experiences to guide folks to live life for themselves, empowering them to explore their inner wild and find their own way in adulthood. Her weekly newsletter is a tiny way she furthers her mission to hold space for the unfathomable, romantic, and messy parts of life that make it that much more beautiful.
