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    Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah'

    Also Known As

    • Melinus nerviglumis 'Savannah'
    • Savannah Ruby Grass

    Plant type

    grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 6"-18"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

    Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah' plant details

    Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah'

    Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: black walnut tolerant, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Delicate sprays of lavender-pink flowers bloom one foot above this small blue-green mounding semi evergreen grass from South Africa; wonderful planted en masse! S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah' plant

    How to Grow Melinis nerviglumis 'Savannah'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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