Imperata cylindrica Red Baron (Japanese blood grass)

Imperata cylindrica Red Baron (Japanese Blood Grass)

🌱 Key Characteristics

• Type : Perennial ornamental grass

• Bloom : Rare and insignificant in our climate

• Main interest : Green foliage gradually turning bright red

• Mature height : 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 inches)

• Mature width : 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches)

• Exposure : Sun to partial shade

• Watering : Moderate

• Soil : Well-drained, ordinary to slightly moist

• Hardiness zone : Zone 5 (winter protection recommended in zone 4)

• Maintenance : Easy

• Habit : Upright, compact

• Invasive character : ❌ No (sterile cultivar)

• Attracts pollinators : No

• Pet friendly : Yes

🔥 Description

The Imperata Red Baron is a spectacular ornamental grass, known for its unique foliage that changes from green to fiery red throughout the season. The further summer progresses, the more intense the color becomes, reaching an absolutely striking deep red in late summer and autumn.

Compact and well-structured, it is ideal for borders, contemporary mass plantings, rock gardens, or pots. Unlike the species type, Red Baron is non-invasive, making it a safe grass for landscape designs.

It's a perfect plant to add a touch of intense and modern color, where few grasses offer such visual impact.

🌿 Why we love it at Fleurexcel

✔ Spectacular and evolving red color
✔ Compact and controlled size
✔ Non-invasive
✔ Superb in pots and borders
✔ Modern and graphic effect

🌿 Planting tips

Plant it in full sun for maximum coloration. Well-drained soil is essential, especially in winter. In colder regions, winter mulch helps protect the base.

✂️ Cut back dry foliage in spring only.

💡 Tip: magnificent in contrast with green, silver, or purple foliage.