Ornamental Ruby Silk Grass
August 19, 2009
Ruby silk grass – Eragrostis tef
This annual is great for containers or for cutting; the draping, wavy red plumes add interest and movement to bouquets and containers. Also works well as a dried flower, staying colorful when dried.
Growing information:
Very east to start from seed indoors, available from johnnyseeds.com.
Height – 18 – 24 inches
Prefers full sun to mostly sunny
Long bloom time – mid summer and on
Cats love to play in this, my kittens have all but destroyed my plants!
33 Barefoot Lane 
January 10, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Was this grass invasive at all?
January 10, 2010 at 11:23 pm
Carrie,
As this grass is not a hardy perennial grass for Minnesota, it will die off in cold weather and not have a chance to grow out of bounds. My guess is that it will not reseed, but I will find out this Spring if that is so or not.
Cheryl