Perennials > Imperata > Imperata cylindrica > Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Imperata cylindrica
'Red Baron'
Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass
| Family |
| Poaceae |
| Genus |
| Imperata |
| Species |
| cylindrica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Red Baron' |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Synonyms |
| Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -12 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 10 - 20 |
| Height |
| 45-50 cm |
| Spread |
| 30-45 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Effective as an edging, in the rock garden, and especially when mass planted. |
| Cultivation |
| Although this prefers moist soil, plants require good drainage, especially in winter. Remove any all-green shoots if they appear. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are green at the base, with red tips that become more intense over the summer and autumn until they appear to glow. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Clumps may be easily divided in the spring. |
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