Imperata koenigii 'Red Baron'
Japanese Blood Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Foliage is striking - bright green with intense red tips. Reddens as the season progresses with extreme red fall color.
Height
12-18 Inches
Spread
12-18 Inches
Bloom Time
insignificant
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
False Indigo (Baptisia ), White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum), Daylily (Hemerocallis ), Rose Mallow (Hibiscus ), Frilly Dianthus (Dianthus ), Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica), Rainbow Spurge (Euphorbia martinii), Lupine (Lupinus Westcountry )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
| • | Maroon |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
