Tip. 'Fireworks' fountain grass dies back after temperatures drop to freezing in winter and reappears in spring in USDA zones 9 and 10.

Will purple fountain grass come back each year?

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).

Will red fountain grass come back?

Fountain grass plants are perennial in the warmer climates but to save them in cooler areas try taking care of fountain grass indoors. Learn how to winter over fountain grass in containers.