Tripidium ravennae, synonym Saccharum ravennae (and many others), with the common names ravennagrass and elephant grass, is a species of grass in the genus Tripidium. It is native to southern Europe, western Asia and South Asia and is known in North America as an introduced species, where it is sometimes an invasive and troublesome noxious weed.
Ravennagrass resists disease well and is generally not prone to infections. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger plants normally do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they have bloomed. Ravennagrasst is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand much care experience.
How to keep Tripidium Ravennae.
Light
Ravennagrass prospers in abundant sunlight but can also tolerate lower light levels. It developed in habitats with plentiful sun. Insufficient light may impede its growth, and excessive exposure can be damaging, although it is typically hardy in extreme conditions.
Temperature
Ravennagrass grows best in temperatures from 41 to 95 ℉ (5 to 35 ℃). It is native to temperate regions but can also tolerate subtropical and tropical climates. In winter, temperatures below 23℉ (-5℃) can harm the plant, so it should be protected or cultivated in a warm location.
Fertilizer
Ravennagrass needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, spreading compost around the plant’s base can supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing supports vigorous growth and helps the plant resist diseases and pests.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Tripidium
- Family
- Poaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 1.83 m to 6.1 m
- Mature Spread
- 1.22 m to 1.83 m
- Leaf Color
- Green, Gray
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Silver
- Flower Size
- 15.24 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Fall
- Native Area
- Libya, Somalia, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Croatia, Morocco, Yemen, Uzbekistan, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, Romania, France, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Lebanon, China, Afghanistan, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Israel, Iran, Albania, Azerbaijan, Algeria, Turkmenistan
Other names.
