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- Q.Purple Fountain Grass - We cut our fountain grass down to about 12" for the winter and left them out. Live in Idaho where ...
- Q.Purple Fountain Grass - The tips turning brown and they are not being over watered. this happens every time I plant them. Do I ...
- Q.Purple Fountaingrass - I put my plant undder shelter for the winter it still has plumes it is now may should I cut ...
- Q.Purple Fountain Grass 3 Ft - Our 3 ft. Tall purple fountain grass have fallen over after a heavy rain fall should we cut them back ...
- Q.Purple Fountain Grass - I planted 4 pots with purple fountain head in each. I do not plan to over winter these. Will the ...
- Q.Purple Fountain Grass - My plant is turning brown at it's center. What might be causing this?
- Q.Purple Fountain Grass - my purple fountain grass has brown stalks at the bottom upper stalks are green What should i doAm i watering ...
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Anonymous on
April 1, 2017Q.purple fountain grass
We cut our fountain grass down to about 12" for the winter and left them out. Live in Idaho where it is quite cold through the winter months. We've noticed some of the other fountain grass around town is sprouting new green but ours is looking dead. How can we tell?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 1, 2017A.Unfortunately the Fountain Grass likely froze during the winter.
Purple Fountain Grass is hardy down to zone 8. The shallow container would not have offered any protection from the freezing temperatures.
You can lift the plants and store them for winter protection next time.
Here are some articles to help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/purple-fountain-grass/over-wintering-fountain-grass.htm
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michele porter on
May 1, 2017
canal fulton ohio 44614Q.purple fountain grass
The tips turning brown and they are not being over watered. this happens every time I plant them. Do I need to replace them?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 3, 2017A.Make sure you are growing your grass in well draining soil and full sun, though if you are in a warm climate; partial sun may be best.
Watering regularly but drying out between watering.
Apply a slow release fertilizer in the spring, NPK of 3-1-2 or 4-1-2.
Keep in mind that ornamental grasses sleep the first year, creep the 2nd year and leap the 3rd year!Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
gmunro22 on
May 22, 2017
canadaQ.purple fountaingrass
I put my plant undder shelter for the winter it still has plumes it is now may should I cut it back now or leave it
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 23, 2017A.Yes, early spring pruning for your grasses.
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Kkat1809 on
July 15, 2017
Rehoboth Beach 19971Q.Purple fountain grass 3 ft
Our 3 ft. Tall purple fountain grass have fallen over after a heavy rain fall should we cut them back or try to tie them up some way? They don't seem to be popping back.
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MichiganDot on
July 16, 2017A.Give them time. I can't imagine a tied up grass looking good at all. Are they in full sun?
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Anonymous on
July 30, 2017Q.purple fountain grass
I planted 4 pots with purple fountain head in each. I do not plan to over winter these. Will the seed heads on these cause this to become an invasive plant in my garden?
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MichiganDot on
July 30, 2017A.I had to do some reading; this is what I found. If you are north of zone 8-9, it is unlikely to survive the winter. It sounds like you have the cultivar "rubrum". One of the parent plants is invasive but rubrum rarely produces seed. So you won't have a problem.
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c257Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
lill1740 on
August 10, 2017
Ramona, CAQ.Purple Fountain Grass
My plant is turning brown at it's center. What might be causing this?
Answered by
shelley on
August 11, 2017
Certified ExpertA.When grasses turn brown in the center, it is a sign that it is in need of dividing.
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lee anne Lampman on
August 23, 2017
74136Q.purple fountain grass
my purple fountain grass has brown stalks at the bottom upper stalks are green What should i doAm i watering too much?How do i make them green?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 25, 2017A.Your grass needs full sun and well draining soil. Cut back on the watering and see how the plant responds.
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