Outsidepride Ruby Grass - 50 Seeds

Ruby Grass (Rhynchelytrum Nerviglumis) - This is a spectacular ornamental grass is derived from South African species. Ruby Grass is an annual in colder climates, perennial in warmer climates. Ruby Grass has blue-green foliage that turns brown in the fall. It blooms from early summer throughout the summer with beautiful 3 - 4 inch ruby-pink blooms that sit about a foot above the foliage and are breathtaking blowing in the wind. This ornamental grass is great for use as borders, in mixed perennial beds, as well as in mixed containers. It is best to plant Ruby Grass outdoors at the start of spring by lightly covering the seed after sowing. The plants should be spaced from 1 – 1 ½ feet apart and like most ornamental grasses should be grown in a sunny part of the garden. The soil type is not overly important but Ruby grass will thrive in a light and well drained soil. If starting off indoors then sow Ruby ornamental grass seeds about 7 weeks in advance. The seeds should take about 3 weeks to germinate.