Natal Grass (Melinis Repens) is a annual or short-lived perennial grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Melinis repens is an erect, tufted grass native to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, known for its showy reddish-pink inflorescences and adaptability to tropical and subtropical climates.