Ruby Grass, Bristle-leaved Redtop
Melinisnerviglumis 'Pink Champagne'

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Melinis (ME-lin-iss)
Species: nerviglumis (ner-vee-GLOO-miss)
Cultivar: Pink Champagne

Category
Annuals
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting