What plant is this and will it return?

[moreira85]

I bought this ornamental grass last year. I live in Mass and cut it back in the fall. Will this fountain grass return?
I think it's princess Caroline fountain grass
https://www.google.com/search?client=sa ... mJ4uTHdr6M:

[PaulF]

Most likely you will be OK, but next year I suggest you wait until spring to cut back the dead grass.

[LIcenter]

The spent flowers and seedheads of ornamental grass, along with the dried foliage, can add interest to the landscape throughout winter. Although the dead foliage of either cool season or warm season grasses could be cut back in late fall, many gardeners enjoy the beauty of the foliage throughout winter.

Also by cutting them back in the fall reduces the chances of them self seeding where you don't want them.

https://freeplants.com/ornamental-grass-tips.html