Red grass
Themeda triandra
Red grass is a robust, warm-season perennial ornamental grass valued for its striking reddish seed heads and fine-textured foliage, thriving in open sunny to lightly shaded positions. It is well adapted to a wide range of soils and is moderately drought tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic plantings and savanna-style gardens. Water deeply but infrequently during the first growing season to encourage deep root development.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-35° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 13, 2019 by Brett Bissell someguy (cc-by-sa)
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