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Melinis nerviglumis 'Pink Crystals' /Ruby Grass
Tufts of foliage with a couple of pink flower stalks
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Tufts of foliage with a couple of pink flower stalks
Clump of this ornamental grass in a rock garden setting
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Scientific Name:
Melinis nerviglumis 'Pink Crystals'
Common Name:
Ruby Grass
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Pink
Light Exposure:
Sun, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This is a tropical grass that is grown as an annual in cold climates but is a perennial in Zones 8-10. It produces ruby-pink flowers in summer. This is also a good container plant for gardens where details are important. it works well in rock gardens.