Melinis nerviglumis 'Karoo Queen'
- Product number: 674280
- Origin: Southern Africa
- Latin: Melinis nerviglumis
This perennial annually forms a full clump of narrow, grey-green lanceolate leaves. Just above these clumps, deep wine-red grass plumes emerge in summer, slowly ripening to lilac-pink and almost white. In that final stage, the wind blows the fluffy seeds into the air, searching for a place to germinate... Place the plants in a sunny spot; they also look beautiful in large pots or containers!
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Latin: Melinis nerviglumis
Dutch: Adertjesgras
English: Bristle-Leaved Red-Top Grass
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- Flower colour: Deep wine-red blades of grass that ripen to lilac-pink and almost white
- Origin: Southern Africa
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Melinis nerviglumis
- Dutch: Vein grass
- Also known as: Not applicable / Unknown
- English: Bristle-Leaved Red-Top Grass
