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Melinis nerviglumis

Melinis nerviglumis
Melinis nerviglumis
Bristle-leaved red top
Grass
Melinis nerviglumis is a hardy, tufted, perennial grass with grey leaves. The beautiful plumes of shiny fluffy pink to red seeds attract small seed eating birds. Planted en masse, with the sun shining on the fluffy spikes, make a wonderful sight.

Melinis nerviglumis is a hardy, tufted, perennial grass with grey leaves. The beautiful plumes of shiny fluffy pink to red seeds attract small seed eating birds. A beautiful garden plant that should be pruned down to about 5cm above ground level every winter.

Planted en masse, with the sun shining on the fluffy spikes, Melinis nerviglumis make a wonderful sight.

 

Steekblaarblinkgras
Very hardy
Sun
Water wise
Deciduous
Fast
Spring
Pink
Clump forming
Loam
50cm
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo
Rocky outcrops
Yes
  • Melinis nerviglumis
  • Melinis nerviglumis
  • Melinis nerviglumis

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