Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
(Japanese Blood Grass)
Family - Poaceae
Category - Grass
Origin - Long cultivated in Japan
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H4
Height - 45cm
Width - 30cm
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: Compact, clump-forming Perennial grass. Bright green, linear leaves are deep blood red at the tips and each blade develops more red colouring as the growing season progresses. Silvery-white, spikelet flowers are held in panicles and produced in late summer in warm climates. Flowers are not generally produced in this country.
Synonym. - Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Flower:
Silvery-white spikelet flowers in panicles are produced in August in warm climates. Flowers are not generally produced in this country, as a warm spring and hot summer are required.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Spikelets in panicles
Flowering time: August
Foliage:
Rich mid-green leaves are linear and develop deep blood red colouring at the tips of each blade.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Linear
Propagation:
Division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive, but well drained soil.