What is this grass and should I cut it back?

Hi,

We have recently moved into a new house so we have lots of plants that I do not know the names of and what to do with them.

First up is this grass. Does anybody know what it is called? I am contemplating cutting it right down to the ground - is this correct?

Thank you! David

 

Looks dead to me.
So a cut back would let the new growth come through better.

 

if you are thinking of moving wait until it starts back into growth otherwise it may die

 

Hi David, It's a Miscanthus by the look of the dried flower heads.
Here's a bit of info on care...https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/details?plantid=5700

 

Thanks everyone. It now looks like this

 

I have one in the corner forget which Miscanthus it is, I leave the long plumes until about this time of year, then cut it down as low as I can, although this year it will need dividing.