Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
JAPANESE BLOOD GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: not found wild

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Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
JAPANESE BLOOD GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.4m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late summer

Leaves: tipped red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, contemporary & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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