Ruby grass is pretty in pink

Ruby grass ( Melinus nerviglumis )

This gray - green , graceful pasture is a wonderful , visually soothing addition to summertime gardens . The pinkish bloom begin to seem on arching stems in leap and last through late summer . Also known as pink crystal , this grass favour full sunshine and well - drained soil . It is only fearless in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 , but it can be grown as an yearbook in colder climates . Its foliage turns a pernicious red in twilight .

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