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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 8, 2015
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    Wait and see is still the best approach due to the harsh winter.

    Do you see any green growing down in the plant crowns?
    My grasses have been very slow and we are seeing reports of the same from other gardeners.

    If you see none within the next few weeks you will need to replace.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/tips-for-care-of-fountain-grass.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 14, 2015
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    This has been a common question for us this spring here at Gardening Know How.
    It would appear that this past harsh winter was very hard on the perennial grasses.
    Pull back the dried grass and see if any green shoots are appearing.

    Can you pull the existing cut stems out from the crown easily? If it pulls up easily with not resistance the plant may have died.
    In this case just discard and replant.
    If you feel resistance, I would still have a wait and see approach if you have patience for that.

    I always remind gardeners that a plant loss means a new gardening opportunity!

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 2, 2015
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    I would not recommend cutting it back during the summer months.
    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/tips-for-care-of-fountain-grass.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 18, 2016
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    Wintering over your Fountain Grass will depend on your growing zone.
    Here is an article with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/purple-fountain-grass/over-wintering-fountain-grass.htm

    Here is a link to help determine your growing zone.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 21, 2016
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    Make sure you are growing a variety that is hardy to your growing zone.
    Though snow is generally a good insulator for plants, compacted heavy snow may not allow enough air circulation for the plants.
    Also salts from the sidewalk and streets that spray onto the area will kill the plants.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/tips-for-care-of-fountain-grass.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 1, 2016
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    A one-time thoroughly watered in application of a balanced slow release fertilizer (10-10-10) can be applied as growth resumes each spring.

    For more information on the care of fountain grass, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fountain-grass/tips-for-care-of-fountain-grass.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 17, 2016
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    It looks like the plant hardiness zone of firecracker grass is 9-11. Central alabama is probably around an 8 (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/alabama-planting-zones.htm). You could try mulching it heavily to protect the root system and lock in moisture but the only way to ensure it's continuity is to bring it indoors.

    For more information on over-wintering fountain grasses, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/purple-fountain-grass/over-wintering-fountain-grass.htm

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