Melinis Species, Bristle-Leaved Redtop, Mountain Red Top, Ruby Grass

Melinisnerviglumis

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Melinis (ME-lin-iss)
Species
nerviglumis (ner-vee-GLOO-miss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aliso Viejo, California

Richmond, California

Spicewood, Texas

Provo, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Sugar Land, TX | February 2006 | positive

Very easy to divide--just dig up, pull off a small piece and stick it in soil. Stayed attractive all winter in my zone 8b/9a garden. In...Read More

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Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) | September 2001 | positive

TP used as annual.
Fine grass-like foliage about 2' tall, pink plumes in late summer turn to soft beige. Plant in groups of 5 or m...Read More

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