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Type: Warm-season grass; upright, arching, fountain grass form with burgundy-tinted foliage and soft purple plumes. Pest and disease-free.
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Seasonal Behavior:
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In colder areas (below -6°C): Acts as an annual; won’t survive winter. Cut back brown foliage anytime in fall or remove in spring.
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In warmer areas (above -6°C): Perennial; turns brown in winter. Can be trimmed in fall for tidiness or left for winter interest. Trim back by late spring before new growth.
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Growth Cycle: Begins growing in late spring/early summer; major growth and flowering in hot weather; blooms mid- to late summer.
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Maintenance:
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Divide anytime from spring through mid-summer when actively growing, but not while flowering.
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Leave seed heads for winter interest if desired, unless appearance is not attractive.
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Uses: Dramatic in clusters, mass plantings, slopes, or for fresh/dried arrangements.
