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Imperata cyclindrica 'Rubra'
An ornamental perennial grass forming a clump of narrow, arching red-green leaves which emerge red-tipped, later flushed bright ruby red then dark burgundy. Spikes of very small silvery flowers. Found naturally in moist soil in meadow or marshland. However can grow in garden soil in dryish conditions. Hardy to cold. Cut back deciduous foliage by the end of the winter.
Genus
Imperata
Species
cyclindrica
Cultivar
'Rubra'
Common name
Japanese Blood Grass
Family name
Gramineae
Place of origin
Japan
DETAILS
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Enthusiast / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Grasses, sedges and flaxes.
Category
Small, height less than 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants