Ruby grass - Melinus nerviglumis Japanese Gardens

Ruby grass - Melinus nerviglumis Japanese GardensRuby grass, Melinus nerviglumis is a tender perennial from South Africa, hardy only in zones 9 10. The summer foliage is a soft gray green color, contrasting to many other garden plants. Then, in late spring and lasting through late summer the pink blooms begin to appear on arching stems. Grown in most areas as an annual, the fall foliage turns a subtle red color. Seed grown. Grows to 2 ft. tall and more wide. Zones 9 10.

This weeping form of the Noble fir has to be staked to the height desired

water sparingly for happy plants

Rothchild of Exbury in Cornwall was the most knowledgeable rhododendron expert at that time

'Little Simon' would be a great choice

This bushy heather will be about 12 inches tall and 18" wide in time

The needles are thick and have a slight twist to them and contrast nicely to the cinnamon red

The large leaves have a bluish-green color to them

It is versatile and easy to grow

'Butterhorn' ('Eldorado' x rhabdotum) created a stunningly rich

the stems are hardly seen as the foliage is so dense

this outstanding new plant has striking white flowers with magenta edges and yellow stamens in the center

and smother the plant from summer into fall