Bristle-leaved redtop (Melinis nerviglumis)

Bristle-leaved redtop

Bristle-leaved redtop is a graceful perennial grass known for its fluffy, pinkish-purple panicles that gently sway atop slender, arching stems. These attractive blooms emerge in summer and can add a delicate, airy touch to the landscape. Th adaptation to well-drained soils and sunlit areas contributes to bristle-leaved redtop's survival, making it a resilient and appealing addition to ornamental gardens or native plant landscapes.

Scientific classification

Species

Bristle-leaved redtop (Melinis nerviglumis)

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Grass

Plant Type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Quickly Identify Bristle-leaved redtop

Blue-green leaves turn purplish-red in fall, ranging from 2 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm).

Showy pink flowers on stalks up to 10 inches (25 cm) long, producing year-round blooms.

Tiny, soft-haired reddish pink flowers form a fluffy appearance in branched inflorescence.

Grains are small, dry, and clustered, under 0.1 inches (2-3 mm), with a firm texture.

Long, pointed, bluish-green leaves are soft, rolled, and range from 2 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm).

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Care Guide for Bristle-leaved redtop

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Bristle-leaved redtop thrives in balanced moisture regions, requiring watering twice a week. It prefers moderate moisture levels and retains foliage year-round as an evergreen. Commonly grown outdoors, bristle-leaved redtop benefits from natural rain cycles that mimic its native habitat's consistent rainfall.

Pruning: Bristle-leaved redtop features unique bristle-like leaves and red flower clusters. Prune in early spring to encourage growth and maintain shape by removing dead stems and thinning crowded areas. Regular pruning enhances appearance, promotes health, and prevents overgrowth, making it crucial for a thriving bristle-leaved redtop.

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