Purple fountain grass appears dead

I have planted ornamental grasses the past two years and they have thrived during the summer. I cut them back in early spring. They get southern exposure adjacent to a patio. The first year I had a variegated leaf grass. This past year I planted purple fountain. I know that they are late to sprout, but it is June 19 and I see other ornamental grasses in the area growing well. Time to replace? Is there a more hardy grass that you would suggest for southeastern Wisconsin?

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#1 Comment By Heather On 06/21/2015 @ 5:06 pm

Yes, it is dead. Purple fountain grass is not hardy for your area.

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