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Schizachyrium sanguineum

by Johan Wentzel

Schizachyrium sanguineum
Common Name
Red autumn grass
Plant Type
Grass
Schizachyrium sanguineum is a hardy, robust, tufted perennial grass. The attractive feature of this grass is the beautiful red colour the whole plant turns into in autumn.
Plant Description

Schizachyrium sanguineum is a hardy, robust, tufted perennial grass. Although the seed heads are quite inconspicuous the attractive feature of this grass is the beautiful red colour the whole plant turns into in autumn and carries on through winter.

Schizachyrium sanguineum can also be used in damp areas or where the soil is poorly drained.

 

Afrikaanse Naam
Rooiherfsgras
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Cream
Shape
Clump forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1m
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Moist areas, Riverine
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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