Melinis repens
NATAL GRASS, NATAL RED TOP
Poaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
Photo coming
 
Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

More photos coming.
 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Orange Thorn

Plant type: deciduous shrub
H: 4m W: 1.5m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Find out more
trees

Fast Facts

trees
As a large and long-term investment, trees need special planning and preparation from the start so their roots, branches and shade will be in the right place.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Melinis repens
NATAL GRASS, NATAL RED TOP
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: white & purple-crimson

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, coastal & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






Advert