It depends. If you live in a cold winter location, you can bring your potted ornamental grass indoors for the winter. A cool basement with some light is an option. Provide only enough water to keep the roots alive. In the spring, cut back foliage to a few inches above the crown and gradually move it outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
In locations where grasses are hardy and winter is mild, let your ornamental grasses be for the winter and then cut foliage back to 4 to 6 inches above the crown in the late winter/early spring before new growth begins. By doing so, you will allow the crown to warm up more quickly and allow for new growth to begin sooner.
Hi Rhonda,
It depends. If you live in a cold winter location, you can bring your potted ornamental grass indoors for the winter. A cool basement with some light is an option. Provide only enough water to keep the roots alive. In the spring, cut back foliage to a few inches above the crown and gradually move it outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.
In locations where grasses are hardy and winter is mild, let your ornamental grasses be for the winter and then cut foliage back to 4 to 6 inches above the crown in the late winter/early spring before new growth begins. By doing so, you will allow the crown to warm up more quickly and allow for new growth to begin sooner.