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Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' (Japanese blood grass) bears white blossoms during late summer. The showy matte foliage is variegated, bright red and medium green in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' (Japanese blood grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' tolerates salt, and has a natural resistance to deer.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' (Japanese blood grass) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.