If you live in a zone where the ground freezes Spring and early Fall are the ideal time to plant. If in the Fall be sure to plant at least a month before the first Fall frost.
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If you live in a zone where the ground freezes Spring and early Fall are the ideal time to plant. If in the Fall be sure to plant at least a month before the first Fall frost.
Here are " how to " planting tips:
https://www.burpee.com/gardenadvicecenter/perennials/ornamental-grass/ornamental-grass/article10294.html
Ornamental grasses can be planted in the spring or the fall. The advantage of spring planting is to give the plants adequate time to develop a good root system before winter. Fall planting is often not as reliable without some additional precautions, particularly in years with early or severe winters.
I plant my ornamental grass in the spring. When I purchased it at my garden centre I was told it was an annual and would not come back. One fall I didn't get a chance to cut it back and remove it and the following spring it came back. That was five years ago. Since then I have separated it several times and have planted in various locations around my yard and it comes back every year. I live in Canada so our winters are very cold and lots of snow.