Q: Will my purple fountain grass come back after the winter and if so, should I prune it back now? - B.T., Houston A: This is one of the less cold-hardy ornamental grasses, so it depends on how ...

Prune fountain grass now. Q: The purple fountain grass got hit by the freeze and looks dry. Is it too early to cut it back? A: Let the pruning begin.

Purple fountain grass is native to Africa, Asia and areas of the Middle East. It is a perennial in areas where the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees F (Zone 9), and there are areas in ...

Growth habit: A clump-forming perennial grass that grows up to 5 feet tall. Light: Needs full sun. Water: Will tolerate short periods of drought. It is best to water weekly. Fertilizer: Feed with a… ...

Question: I want to overwinter my purple fountain grass. I cut it back, dug it out of my garden and have it in a pot. Where should I store it for winter? A: Some gardeners have success ...

Q • I bought some purple fountain grass at a sale this summer for about a dollar. It is lovely, but the tag says “will not survive winter in cold Purple fountain grass can be overwintered here ...

A: Purple fountain grass makes a clump that gradually increases in size, but not so much that it’s considered a nuisance. Purple fountain grass comes in dwarf and taller varieties.