Red Baron Grass
Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
Also known as
Japanese Blood Grass, Japanese Bloodgrass, Cogon Grass 'Rubra'
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
-
spring
-
summer
-
autumn
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winter
Red Baron Grass Overview
Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra' is also known by the names Red Baron Grass, Japanese Blood Grass or Japanese Bloodgrass. It is a deciduous perennial grass species from the Poaceae family. Japanese Blood Grass forms upright clumps of green and vivid red leaves. Flowers are feathery and silvery-white in colour, appearing from late summer.