Japanese Blood Grass, Perennial Grass Of The Day

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

Japanese Blood Grass

Type Perennial, grass

Hardy range 6B to 9A

Height 16" to 20" / 40cm to 50cm

Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm

Growth rate Slow

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Environment This plant tolerates some drought. This plant will grow in moist soil. Suitable soil is sandy. The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Pink and variegated
Fall Color Red
This plant has attractive foliage.
Culture Notes `Red Baron' is not invasive and spreads very slowly. The foliage becomes more red in the fall. Do not plant in heavy wet soils. Plant with: Conifers, Heliopsis, Carex, Liriope, and Ophiopogon sp.

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