Maybe - depends upon what you mean by "dies." I'm guessing that it didn't have enough water and got too hot in its pot and the above-ground parts of the plant are dead. IF the roots are still alive it could come back, but that's a big IF. My suggestion would be to water it and keep it in a cool/shady location and see if it recovers and starts sending up new growth. Also, if the visible plant parts are dead, cut them to the ground now. You've got nothing to lose!

This problem is the reason I checked the forum today! We have a very small pond, and last year I put in 5 grasses, a combo of pampas and zebra. All of them did great, growing like crazy, so I figured this year they would do well again. We had a typical NE Ohio winter/spring - meaning "anything goes"! I work for a school district, and it was very mild through Jan., then in Feb. we had 4 "cold days", a decent March, then it snowed again in April. Anyway, the pampas came back, and is growing at a slow but steady rate. The zebra grass looks the same as it did all winter - light tan/beige crunchy clumps. Since I'm new to these grasses, I was afraid to dig out/replace them, just in case this was just a quirk of zebra grass. However, from what I'm reading in this forum, if there is no new green showing by now.......yes, I think I hear Taps playing softly........ Thanks for all the info. in response to the original post on this topic. These forums have provided invaluable information, helping me to properly care for many of my flowers. Thanks to everyone! Stephanie in Ohio

I believe the brown foliage is more than likely a result of the whole planting experiance, the stress you put the plant through by moving it from its container to the ground. Most grasses (In your case Miscanthus sinensis "Zebrinus", or Zebra Grass) are quite hard to kill off ! They thrive, after becoming established, on neglect for the most part. I water mine only during drought conditions, and NEVER fertilize them. They will become floppy, more than upright. Since these are new plants, I would give them a good drink one a week or so if there's no rain, but relax, they will be fine. Remember the old adage, first year they sleep, second year they creep, third year they leap ! Next spring you should cut the foilage down to a small clump and it will grow back with little or no help. I've included a link to the spring cleanup process. good luck with your grasses, you will love them ! Blackie Here is a link that might be useful: OG Spring cleanup

I'm still going with my previous semi-ID, although I think I see some medium-width blades in this photo. It's hard to tell if the fine blades belong to the plant in the front or in the back. Whatever M.s. cultivar it is, the space you have it in will be too small in a couple of years. It's top will be spilling out over the steps on one side, and the bed edge on the other.