Melinis nerviglumis
Melinis nerviglumis
Melinis
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This drought-tolerant African grass adapts well to various soil conditions and requires minimal care once established. Excellent for xeriscaping or naturalized areas where low maintenance is desired. Water sparingly as it prefers drier conditions and can tolerate periods of drought.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately And Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Angola
Botswana
Burundi
Cape Provinces
Caprivi Strip
Congo
Ethiopia
Free State
Gabon
Hawaii
Kenya
KwaZulu-Natal
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
Northern Provinces
Swaziland
Tanzania
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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