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Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra'

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Overview

Japanese Blood Grass, Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra', exhibits vibrant red-tipped blades, which deepen to a fiery hue in autumn. This perennial grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils. Maturing at 1.5 to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, it offers striking color contrast in mixed plantings. Caution is advised, as it can become invasive; consider root barriers for control. Hardy in zones 5 to 9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–10Type Grass, Ground coverClimate Temperate
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — reaching a height of approximately 16 to 20 inches and a spread of 12 to 18 inches at maturity
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — making it a perfect accent for any landscape designJapanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — Maturing at 1.5 to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, it offers striking color contrast in mixed plantingsJapanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — slender blades emerge in a brightJapanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — which deepen to a fiery hue in autumnJapanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — During the growing seasonJapanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — This perennial grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils+4

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Ground cover
Family
Poaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — reaching a height of approximately 16 to 20 inches and a spread of 12 to 18 inches at maturity
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — making it a perfect accent for any landscape design
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — Maturing at 1.5 to 2 feet tall and 1 foot wide, it offers striking color contrast in mixed plantings
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — slender blades emerge in a bright
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — which deepen to a fiery hue in autumn
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — During the growing season
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — This perennial grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — This perennial grass grows in an upright
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — Caution is advised, as it can become invasive; consider root barriers for control
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — is an ornamental grass known for its striking appearance and ease of maintenance
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica 'Rubra') — exhibits vibrant red-tipped blades
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