Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

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Japanese Blood Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Foliage is striking - bright green with intense red tips. Reddens as the season progresses with extreme red fall color.

Height

12-18 Inches

Spread

12-18 Inches

Bloom Time

insignificant

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

This spreading, warm season grass is marginally hardy in most of the northern U.S., but if happy in its situation, can be aggressive.
Prohibited in some states for this reason.

When to Divide

spring

Good Companions

False Indigo (Baptisia ), White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum), Helen's Flower (Helenium ), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Rose Mallow (Hibiscus ), Variegated Sweet Iris (Iris pallida)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses

•	Containers
•	Cut Flowers
•	Ground Cover
•	Crafts
•	Dried Flowers

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Maroon
•	Green

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Winter
•	Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist but well-drained