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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 6, 2012
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    Depending on how cold it gets in your area, this could have affected the plants. These are tender perennials and cannot take much in the way of cold. In fact, in colder regions, these plants are treated as annuals or brought indoors for overwintering. I would give it a little more time, and if necessary, cut away any dead growth, which will help encourage new growth. Here is an article to help you determine if it is dead or just on a slow start: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

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    Nikki on
    June 27, 2012
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    You would care for the plant much the same as for those planted in the ground with the exception to watering. Container plants require more watering, especially in higher temps. Additional plantings in the same pot will also be in need of more water since their roots are saharing the same limited space. You should be watering the plant every day, even twice a day when the temps soar above 85 F.

    These articles will help: 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.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 7, 2012
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    Spacing is more often a matter of personal taste than of rules. There is no right or wrong. As a general rule however, place them as far apart as their eventual height. For instance, grasses that mature at 3 feet tall should be planted 3 feet apart from center to center.

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    Nikki on
    July 21, 2012
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    Yes, once the foliage dries out, the plant should recover.

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    Nikki on
    July 23, 2012
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    How long had it been neglected? If it wasn't too long a period, there is a chance that a good soaking will revive it. Unfortunately, you might need to replace it in the event that it doesn't show signs of life. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 31, 2012
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    Yes, this can be done, though it's probably better to do so in spring. However, in your area it may be ok to split them at the end of summer or early fall as well and replant elsewhere. Depending on your winters, a layer of mulch will help keep the newly planted fountain grass warm and protected.

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    Nikki on
    September 14, 2012
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    In zones 5-9, fountain grass is considered perennial. If you live outside these zones, you can dig it up and overwinter the plant by placing in a container and moving to a cool (not cold), dry and dark location. Many people use garages, basements or even closets. Let the plant die back. Water once a month and bring out when you either see new growth or the temps outside average about 50 F. It will grow back after that.

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