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Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

Japanese Blood Grass

Main interest:
variegated red and green foliage, upright form
Exposure:
full sun or partial shade, dry to moist well-drained soil
Growth type:
clumping
Foliage:
variegated, green with red tips
USDA Hardiness:
zone 5: -28.9 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: 2 ft (.6 m) width: 2 ft (.6 m)
Use:
borders, accent, containers, ground cover

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron', a Japanese ornamental grass has a unique variegation. Commonly known as Japanese Blood Grass, it has red-tipped green blades. The red tips deepen and darken over the summer, reaching maximum saturation in the fall. It is an upright clumping grass that grows to 2 ft. Japanese Blood Grass is stunning planted in drifts or as a colour accent in borders. Plant with Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ for excellent contrast and impact.

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$14.99 - $37.99

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Ships ON, QC, NB, PE, NS
Main interest:
variegated red and green foliage, upright form
Exposure:
full sun or partial shade, dry to moist well-drained soil
Growth type:
clumping
Foliage:
variegated, green with red tips
USDA Hardiness:
zone 5: -28.9 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
Mature height & width (max.):
height: 2 ft (.6 m) width: 2 ft (.6 m)
Use:
borders, accent, containers, ground cover