Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata Cylindrica) is a decorative ornamental grass notable for leaf tips turning red. Especially in autumn entire leaf turns blood red. Provides striking color contrast in modern minimalist garden designs, borders and pots.
Japanese Blood Grass - Imperata Cylindrica
Imperata Cylindrica
Striking decorative ornamental grass with leaf tips turning blood red for modern gardens.
Product Information
| Latin Name | Imperata Cylindrica |
|---|---|
| Category | Ornamental Plants |
| Stock Code | BTN-063 |
| Height | 0.3-0.6 m |
| Pot Type | Plastic / Soil |
| Sale Type | Single |
Features
Climate Resistance
High (-15°C / 5°F)
Watering Needs
Medium
Sun Requirement
Full Sun / Partial Shade
Usage Area
Outdoor / Potted
Autumn Color
Blood red
Growth Rate
Medium
Product Description
Detailed Specifications
| Leaf | Upright, narrow, red-tipped |
|---|---|
| Growth Form | Upright, columnar clump |
| Autumn Color | Entire leaf blood red |
| Spreading | Slowly spreads by rhizomes |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
Care & Growing
Watering
Regular watering. Don't let soil dry completely but avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Fertilizing
Light fertilizer in spring sufficient.
Pruning
Cut old foliage at base in late winter. New shoots will emerge.
Winter Preparation
Mulch root zone. Top dies back in winter.
Usage Areas
- Modern garden borders
- Potted ornamental
- Rock gardens
- Color contrast planting
- Poolside
- Roadside planting
Frequently Asked Questions
Tips start reddening in spring, increases through summer, reaches deepest red in autumn.
'Red Baron' variety spreads controllably. Other types may be aggressive. Root barrier recommended.
Top part dries and turns brown. New red shoots emerge from base in spring.
Delivery and Logistics
Our Blood Grass plants carefully packaged protecting roots.
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