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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 5, 2011
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    They may come back from the roots, especially the grass. I would recommend mulching the roots heavily as most of the country is expecting further freezes. This will give the roots a better chance of surviving these cold spells.

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    Nikki on
    March 14, 2011
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    It is hardy to about 20 degrees F., but if the temps there got lower than that, there is a chance the roots survived if the ground did not freeze. I would give it a few weeks to see if the roots start to grow new leaves. If you do not see any growth in a few weeks, it is likely dead.

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    Nikki on
    March 15, 2011
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    It is hardy to about 20 degrees F. But if the temps there got lower than that, there is a chance the roots survived if the ground did not freeze. I would give it a few weeks to see if the roots start to grow new leaves. If you do not see any growth in a few weeks, it is likely dead.

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    Nikki on
    March 15, 2011
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    No, it is not toxic to dogs.

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    Nikki on
    March 20, 2011
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    It is hardy to about 20 degrees F. But if the temps there got lower than that, there is a chance the roots survived if the ground did not freeze. I would give it a few weeks to see if the roots start to grow new leaves. If you do not see any growth in a few weeks, it is likely dead and will need to be removed.

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    Nikki on
    April 16, 2011
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    Not everyone has success with this; however, that doesn't mean you can't. Carefully dig it up and put it in a pot. Bring it in the house, clip the foliage down to about 3 inches from the top of the pot and stick it in a sunny window. Keep it moist, (but not soaking wet). Once the weather warms up enough, start hardening it off and then replant in the garden. It may not look like much for the winter, but when it goes back outside in the spring, it should regain its attractive appearance.

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    Nikki on
    April 19, 2011
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    Purple fountain grass is only hardy to about 20F. If temps in your area get colder than that thduring winter, it will die. In most places, it needs additional winter protection to make it through the winter.

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