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- Q.When To Prune Fountain Grass - I'm in San Diego and my red fountain grass is almost 6' tall! That sounds great but it is so ...
- Q.Anything I Can Put On My Red Fountain Grass To Make It Come Back - My red fountain grass grew last year and was beautiful. I cut them back in late fall and mulched around ...
- Q.Fountain Grass Questions - I live in Zone 6 and I am looking for the right type of fountain grass to plant around two sides ...
- Q.Growing Taller Fountain Grass - We planted our compact fountain grass 'Hameln' in late summer last year. Cut back the brown grass early spring this ...
- Q.How To Cut Back Fountain Grass - How to cut back fountain grass.
- Q.Red Fountain Grass - Red fountain grass is starting to turn white, like it's bleached in parts. I live in WA, where it's very hot. It does ...
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September 29, 2011Q.Planting Grass Indoors
Can I plant a Dwarf Fountain Grass as an indoor plant?
Answered by
Nikki on
September 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.While it can be overwintered indoors, this plant is best grown outdoors.
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Anonymous on
October 9, 2011Q.When to Prune Fountain Grass
I'm in San Diego and my red fountain grass is almost 6' tall! That sounds great but it is so tall that a lot of it is laying down, and is so sprawled out that it is not very attractive. Just looks messy. This is October, should I just prune the stuff laying down?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 10, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/fountain-grass-pruning.htm
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April 4, 2012Q.Anything I Can Put on My Red Fountain Grass to Make It Come Back
My red fountain grass grew last year and was beautiful. I cut them back in late fall and mulched around the bottoms for protection. This year I do not have one green leaf. . . nothing. Is there anything that will help. . . . or just remove and replant?
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Nikki on
April 5, 2012
Certified ExpertA.In cold climates, you should grow fountain grass as an annual. However, it is common to have inconsistent growth with fountain grass. Warm-season grasses, such as fountain grass, won't start growing until mid to late spring or even early summer. If there are still no signs of life by late spring/early summer, chances are good that the plant did not survive winter and will need to be replaced.
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April 5, 2012A.I just wanted to say Thanks to Nikki for that answer. At least now I don't feel I'm to blame for killing the fountain grass.
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April 5, 2012Q.Fountain Grass Questions
I live in Zone 6 and I am looking for the right type of fountain grass to plant around two sides of my pool in a rock garden. I am looking for one that will grow to 2-3 feet tall (and wide), and preferably one that will not lose its seeds too early while my pool is still open. I don't want the seeds and flowers to end up in my pool. Also, I would like a variety where the blades of grass aren't too prickly, as kids will definitely run by it and touch it. Any suggestions?
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Nikki on
April 6, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Some good choices to consider here would be Mexican feather grass, broom sedge and Tall Tails fountain grass.
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May 31, 2012Q.Growing taller fountain grass
We planted our compact fountain grass 'Hameln' in late summer last year. Cut back the brown grass early spring this year. We do have healthy looking grass this year, however. They are not growing tall. Instead, the grass is growing low to the ground. When we purchased the grass, they were about 2 feet tall and now they are growing wide not tall. Any sugguestions on how to get them to grow tall again?
- Answered by
Heather on
June 4, 2012
Certified ExpertA.This grass starts out shorter in the spring and gets taller after it flowers. When you bought it in late summer, it was at its full height. Give it some more time, and it should get taller.
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August 22, 2012Q.How to Cut Back Fountain Grass
How to cut back fountain grass.
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 23, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Cut it back in early spring prior to new growth. It is better to leave the foliage over winter for added protection. This article will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/fountain-grass-pruning.htm
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February 1, 2013Q.Red Fountain Grass
Red fountain grass is starting to turn white, like it's bleached in parts. I live in WA, where it's very hot. It does have some shade.
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
February 1, 2013A.oops, forgot this part. Penesetum love heat and sun. Actually, as much sun as possible to keep the rich burgandy color. If the plant gets too much shade, it will lose the color and have a decided greenish cast.
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February 1, 2013A.Pennisetum 'Rubrum' - Red Fountain Grass is deciduous with frost and "root hardy" to 20-25*. It is only evergreen in frost free areas. Waqshington spans 3 different USDA hardiness zones. Not knowing which zone you are in, it is my supposition that your plant is showing normal winter leaf dieback. If your teemps dip below 20-25*F on a regular basis or for extended periods of time, the plant will perish. Note, the above is for P. 'Rubrum' planted in the ground. Containered plants are generally 1 zone less hardy.
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