FREE: Ruby Grass - 15 seeds

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Ruby grass, is a tender perennial from southern Africa hardy only in zones 9-10, but grown as an annual ornamental in temperate areas. The common name refers to the fluffy pink plumes of flower heads produced in the fall. In Africa its common name is bristle-leaved red top.

Ruby grass forms a dense, mounded clump of foliage.This grass small but showy grass has lush blue-green foliage that turns a purple-red in fall. The plants form dense, mounded clumps 8 to 24 inches tall. The wiry, rolled leaves grow in tufts within the clumps.
Although it is somewhat drought tolerant, it will perform better with consistent moisture. It is easily grown from seed and may reseed in some areas to the point of being invasive. It grows fast enough to use as an annual even in colder climates. It should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the average last frost in those areas for best results, but can be sown directly in the garden after the last frost. The blue-green foliage of ruby grass stands out against colorful flowers.Clumps can be dug in the fall before the first frost and potted up to overwinter.


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