Imperata cylindrica Red Baron
1 Gallon Pot
(Japanese Blood Grass)
Zone 5
Full Sun/Partial shade
An unusual and dramatic grass, slowly forming a low clump. Effective as an edging, in the rock garden, and especially when mass planted. Although this prefers moist soil, plants require good drainage, especially in winter. Remove any all-green shoots as they appear.
Leaves are green at the base , with red tips that becomes more intense over the summer and fall until they appear to glow.
Leaf Colour - Green/red
Height - 20”
Space - 12”