Japanese Blood Grass
Japanese blood grass is a slowly spreading rhizomatous grass. The young upright blades are green at the base with red tips. The red color increases and deepens through the growing season. This grass rarely blooms, being grown for the color of its leaves.
If Japanese Blood Grass is located in fertile, moist soils, there is a possibility of rampant growth bordering on invasiveness. However, Japanese blood grass is not consistently hardy in Colorado Springs, overwintering only in warm, protected microclimates.
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Japanese Blood Grass
Japanese blood grass is a slowly spreading rhizomatous grass. The young upright blades are green at the base with red tips. The red color increases and deepens through the growing season. This grass rarely blooms, being grown for the color of its leaves.
If Japanese Blood Grass is located in fertile, moist soils, there is a possibility of rampant growth bordering on invasiveness. However, Japanese blood grass is not consistently hardy in Colorado Springs, overwintering only in warm, protected microclimates.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Pronunciation
im-per-AH-tuh sil-IN-dree-kuh
Mature Height
1 to 2 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 3 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Bloom time
rarely blooms
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to Japan, China, Korea, Manchuria
Light Requirements
sun (for best color), but will tolerate light shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,000 ft.
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