Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

Japanese Blood Grass

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Common Name:

Japanese Blood Grass

Plant Type:

Foliage color:

Variegated Pink

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

50 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron') - Description

I. cylindrica 'Red Baron' is native to Japan. In the spring, it's leaves emerge medium green at the base and red at it's tips. The red color extends along leaf and intensifies in summer and fall.

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron') - Blooming

The flowers, in plume-like spikes, yield thistledown like seeds, which the wind bears away.

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron') - Growth

The Japanese Blood Grass can grow to be 1-2' tall and will spread by underground runners. While it is an ornamental, some places consider it a noxious weed.

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron') - Planting

Imperata may be grown from seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron') - Interesting facts

Imperata is traditionally used as roof thatching in Papua New Guinea. It helps prevent erosion along beaches, after fires, or in denuded areas in general.

Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron') - Soil and irrigation

Japanese Blood Grass is not fussy about soil type but does require regular watering.