Not a grass, but a Tricolor Stromanthe or similar tropical foliage plant
Stromanthe sanguinea 'Triostar' · Tropical perennial foliage plant, not applicable as a grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Ornamental
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 9 to 11, grown as a houseplant or annual in cooler climates due to low frost tolerance.
About This Grass
Features broad, variegated leaves with striking green, white, pink, and deep red undersides, growing two to three feet tall in a dense rosette.
Blade Characteristics
Leaves are wide, oval to lance-shaped with distinct pointed tips and prominent parallel veins, lacking typical grass ligules, auricles, or vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Clumping rhizomatous perennial
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires bright indirect light and consistently moist, well-draining soil with high humidity; highly sensitive to drought.
Mowing & Maintenance
Requires no mowing; maintenance involves occasional removal of spent leaves and protection from direct hot sun and cold drafts.