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Botanical Name: Grass: Imperata cyl.
Common Name: Japanese Blood Grass
Hardiness: Zone 4 - 9
Exposure: Full Sun
Foliage: Red
Height: 18 - 20 inches
Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Soil Type: Average
Moisture: Average to moist well drained
Care Level:
Imperata Red Baron

General Description:
Dramatic grass that slowsy forms a medium sized clump. Leaves are green at the base and vibrant red at the top. Can be slow to establish.

Care and Maintenance:
Does not like hot,dry soil or heavy, wet soil. Prefers average, loose very well drained soil. Pure clay is a bad choice for this grass

Uses & Features:
Alpine Garden
Mass Planting
Specimen
Borders
Ground Cover
Varieties Available:
cyclindrica:
Red Baron