Ruby Grass, Rose Natal Grass, Natal Redtop
Melinisrepens

Synonym:Rhynchelytrum repens

Synonym:Rhynchelytrum roseum

Synonym:Saccharum repens

Synonym:Tricholaena repens

Synonym:Tricholaena rosea

Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds