Description
Melinis nerviglumis – Pink Pampas Grass
Sun:
Full sun for best colour and flowering. Tolerates light shade but blooms less profusely.
Water:
Low to moderate water needs. Water regularly when establishing, then drought-tolerant once mature.
Height:
60–100 cm
Width:
40–60 cm
Growth:
Fast-growing, soft clumping perennial grass.
Features:
Delicate, airy pink flower plumes that shimmer in the sunlight from spring through autumn. Fine-textured foliage adds movement and softness to the garden.
Uses:
Ideal for borders, mass planting, cottage gardens, and containers. Excellent for adding texture and colour contrast. Also beautiful in dried flower arrangements.
Care:
Low maintenance. Cut back in late winter to encourage fresh new growth. Avoid overwatering, especially in poorly drained soils.
Frost:
Light frost tolerant. May die back in colder areas but regrows in spring.
Indigenous:
Yes – Indigenous to Southern Africa.
Edible:
No





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