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Imperata cylindrica Rubra

Japanese Blood Grass (Red Baron Blood Grass)

An upright grass with intense, deep red colouring, creating an impressive show when planted en masse. The colour of the foliage will intensify if planted in full sun.

  • »  AKA Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
  • »  Grass forms a loose clump of upright leaves with green bases and red ends
  • »  More and more red appears as the season progresses, especially in full sun
  • »  Seldom produces flowers
  • »  Grass Type: Warm Season

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Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Clumping
• Spreading
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
• Red
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'

Any pure green blades should be removed with the root section, to preserve the plant. This plant spreads slowly by rhizomes. Prune late winter to early spring to make room for new growth.