Plant Information

Savannah Melinis

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Melinis (Rhynchelytrum) nerviglumis

Common Name: Ruby Grass

Hardiness Zone: 8a - 11

Hardiness Degree: 10°F (-12.2°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Spreading, Upright

Characteristics: Heat Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 9 - 12" (23 - 30cm)

Height: 10" (25cm)

Width: 10" (25cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Showy ornamental grass forms tight clumps of soft blue-green foliage. In early Summer, ruby-red flowers appear and slowly fade to a creamy white by Summer’s end.

Grower Information:

Blue-green; matures to purple-red in Fall. Small, tight mound. Silky pink flowers in early Summer turn creamy white in August. Good Winter interest. Can be used for fresh/dried cut flowers. Spikes grow to 18 in. (46 cm).