Pink Crystals Ruby Grass
Melinus nerviglumis
MEE-lin-us ner-VIG-lum
Annuals: Ornamental Grass
Min. Temp
Tender: 36°
Blue green foliage turns red in the fall, with flowers that bloom all summer. Beautiful ruby pink flowers are shimmery and stop traffic. This grass is great for borders as well as mixed containers and beds.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Red
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Design
Thriller
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Traits
Decorative Grass
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Geranium, Hanging Baskets & Pansies
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring Division