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- Q.How To Start Fountain Grass From Seed Indoors - Is Fountain Grass suitable as a container plant? If so, how do you start it indoors?
- Q.Fountain Grass - I didn't cut back the fountain grass but watered it over winter; how far should i cut it now before ...
- Q.Purple Fountain Grass - Turns white winter, looks dead. How long does it take for it to come back, or is it dead. ...
- Q.Hamlin Fountain Grass - I live in Massachusetts. A landscaper planted Hamlin Fountain Grass. It has been 1 week since planting and the leaves are ...
- Q.Fountain Grass In Arizona Dried Up Can I Cut It Back About 5 Inch. - Our fountain grass grew very good, Spring to now, the flowers are dried out , can I cut the back ...
- Q.White Fountain Grass – Florida – Summer Prunning/cut Back - I asked my landscaper to prune some of my fountain grass since some was overgrown. Not watching he cut off ...
- Q.Fountain Grass - I have purple fountain grass growing in a large crock with mums. My fountain grass went flat after 2 ...
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lyn67ash on
February 28, 2017
ByronIL 61010Q.How to start fountain grass from seed indoors
Is Fountain Grass suitable as a container plant? If so, how do you start it indoors?
Answered by
Alisma on
March 1, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes, Fountain Grass can be grown in containers. This article provides details:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/purple-fountain-grass/over-wintering-fountain-grass.htmTo start the seeds indoors, place a moistened seed starting mix in small containers. Sow the seeds on the surface and cover lightly with the soil. Keep moist and provide with light. The seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. When large enough, transplant to a pot and harden off gradually before moving them outdoors.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 8, 2017Q.fountain grass
I didn't cut back the fountain grass but watered it over winter; how far should i cut it now before putting outdoors in the same container.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 9, 2017A.Yes, you can prune back in early spring.
Here are some articles for you with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/tips-for-care-of-fountain-grass.htm
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Kaylenegraham on
May 13, 2017
Albuquerque, NMQ.Purple fountain grass
Turns white winter, looks dead. How long does it take for it to come back, or is it dead. I was going to yank it, replace it, but needed to know if I should or not? It did great all last summer, planted in full sun. I'm in Albuquerque, NM.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2017A.The Fountain Grass should be pruned back in the spring.
These links will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/fountain-grass-pruning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/purple-fountain-grass/grow-purple-fountain-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 21, 2017Q.Hamlin Fountain Grass
I live in Massachusetts. A landscaper planted Hamlin Fountain Grass. It has been 1 week since planting and the leaves are turning brown. We have had several nights in the 40's. Is the browning normal for new plantings?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 21, 2017A.Newly planted ornamental grasses need at least 1 inch of water per week, preferably in 2 waterings.
Make sure you water deeply and throughly at the base of the plants with a slow trickle hose.
Check the soil every 3 to 4 days, but poking down to about 3 inches deep. If it is dry, then water again.
The soil should dry between waterings.Applying a few inches of mulch will help with moisture control and keeping the soil cool.
There may be a few older leaves that brown, but your plant should not be turning brown.
Ornamental Grasses do not need much fertilizer, but a newly planted grass can use a root stimulator fertilizer to help it become established.
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July 23, 2017Q.Fountain grass in Arizona dried up can I cut it back about 5 inch.
Our fountain grass grew very good, Spring to now, the flowers are dried out , can I cut the back about 5 inches or so and not hurt the plant, out themreture is about 110-115
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
July 23, 2017A.If the leaves are completely tan-colored, the plant is dormant. It's fine to cut it back.
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August 16, 2017Q.White Fountain grass – Florida – Summer prunning/cut back
I asked my landscaper to prune some of my fountain grass since some was overgrown. Not watching he cut off all the pretty flower/fluffy white tails. Will these grow back now? I'm not happy on how they look and hope its comes back quick. Thank you for your help,
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 17, 2017A.No, you will not likely have a 2nd flush of blooms this season.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/tips-for-care-of-fountain-grass.htm
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gg2yl1 on
August 22, 2017
Myrtle Beach South CaolinaQ.Fountain grass
I have purple fountain grass growing in a large crock with mums. My fountain grass went flat after 2 years (winter and summer) I live in South Carolina. I leave the grass outside in a crock year round. Should I be bringing the grass indoors?
- Answered by
Liz Baessler on
August 24, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Purple fountain grass is hardy down to zone 9, and South Carolina is in zones 7 and 8. And when you grow plants in pots, the roots are more exposed to cold and their hardiness is reduced even more. I would bring the crock indoors.
You can read more about purple fountain grass here:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/purple-fountain-grass/grow-purple-fountain-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00
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