About
A graceful grass, reaching 20-80cm, with arching foliage clump. It produces feathery heads. 'Rls0504' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
A large annual or sometimes perennial grass, native to Africa, with bushy brown-red flowerheads of edible, starchy grains. These are cultivated for human and animal feed as well as the production of ethanol
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained soil, full sun
PruningCut back late winter
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceRust possible