Red natal grass
Melinis repens
Melinis
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Red natal grass produces attractive reddish-pink seed heads that add color to garden borders. Prefers partial shade and regular watering during growing season. Can be aggressive in ideal conditions, so monitor spread in smaller gardens.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
15″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Feels Dry
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Aldabra
Angola
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Arizona
Aruba
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Burkina
Burundi
California
Cameroon
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 29, 2015 by EOL − Laura (cc-by-nc)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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