My perennial grass looks like dried straw. When do ornamental grass come out of dormency? We have had 2 weeks of warm temps. Last year the forst year In tried the grass.

Depends on the grass and your location. What did you plant and what area are you in?

Hi BeKind,

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Daisy

It's the first year they tried grass.

Awww...

Thank you for your replies. Unfortunately I did not keep the tags so mot sure on variety. I am in zone 6a. Oh well...will have to get new grass. Thanks.

Found my answer:

Grass While purple fountain grass is known as a perennial, it is actually considered a tender perennial. This ornamental grass cannot survive cold winters and is hardy only in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9 and warmer (though in Zones 7-8 it can sometimes reappear given adequate winter protection). Therefore, it is important that this be a consideration prior to planting purple fountain grass, as the likelihood of its return each year in zones 6 or lower is slim to none. In fact, in cooler regions the plant is normally treated as an annual instead. However, it is still possible to enjoy this

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It isn't necessarily dead. Can you check the roots and see what's going on?

Got it. I tried that one here, too and no luck on it coming back. It's really pretty.