
Japanese Blood Grass
- Botanical Name
- Imperata cylindrica var. rubra 'Red Baron'
- Hardiness
- Zones 5 to 9
- Height
- 12 to 18 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flowers
- Rare - should be removed to prevent re-seeding when present
- Light
- Full sun (best color) to part shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained soils
- Planting & Care
- Cut back in early spring
- Dig and divide slowly spreading clumps in spring
- Problems
- The species Imperata cylindrica, has green leaves, is very invasive and is listed as a noxious weed in the U.S. REMOVE AND DESTROY IMMEDIATELY if any part of 'Red Baron' blood grass reverts to green.
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