Sunset®: 8-24, 26, 27, 28
USDA: 8-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Africa
Growth Habits: Perennial grass to 4 feet (1.2 m), 2 feet in spread (60 cm)
Watering Needs: Drought resistant, needs moderate water in hot areas
Propagation: Clump division or stem cuttings (the rubrum variety does not set seed)
The red variety is sold indifferently as 'Rubrum', 'Cupreum' or 'Atrosanguineum'. The green variety is sometimes found, but it can be invasive.
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