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Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'

Japanese Blood Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This groundcover-grass can reach up to 3' tall and has green leaves that are reddish-maroon at the tips.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.