eragrotis spectabilis - red grass

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  1. accidentalgardener

    accidentalgardener Gardener

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    Me again!

    Can anyone tell me how big these grow and how far apart i need to plant 6 of them? :confused:

    Do i grow them in a large clump or spread them about, also any idea's as to what i should plant near them or with them, I have pampas grass in pink also so would they look good together.

    Also i have Bluye ornamental grass coming which i have no idea what to do with [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]

    I see it on ebay and i buy it :D

    Paula
     
  2. Fonzie

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    They grow to about 24 inches high and look good in mass next to blue foliage grass that you mentioned.
    I would plant them about a foot away from other grasses. ;)
     
  3. NewbieGreen

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    Red grass? Is this like for a lawn? Sounds interesting [​IMG]
     
  4. Comber gardener

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    AG - I have read that this "Love Grass" (Eragrostis) likes to be in sandy soil if that helps.
     
  5. accidentalgardener

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    Hi Fonzie,

    Thanks for the info, will do exactly as it says on your tin :D :D :D
     
  6. accidentalgardener

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    Hi Newbiegreen,

    Its an ornamental grass but would look stunning if it could be used for a lawn :D :D :D who wants green if you could have red eh? :D
     
  7. accidentalgardener

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    Comber Gardener thanks for that, will put plenty of sand in with the soil :D
     
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