Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
Japanese Blood Grass
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.