Japanese Blood Grass
Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Ornamental Grass
Plant Family: Poaceae
Plant Description: This ornamental grass originally came to the United States in packing material from Asia. It spreads rapidly in areas with warm winters. The variety 'Rubra' is said to be less aggressive than the species, but can still spread quickly under the right conditions. The red tipped leaf blades are very attractive. This grass rarely flowers or sets seed. It is tolerant of poor soils and drought. Avoid planting in areas where it shouldn't spread.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Ornamental Grass - Small
Plant Care: Ornamental Grass - Small (showy non-turf grasses that go dormant in winter, under 3' tall): Gather dried seed head stalks in one hand and use hand pruners to cut and remove 2/3 of the total grass height. For warm season grasses (more common), this is best done in late winter to early spring. For cool season grasses apply the same maintenance practices in the late fall, once the plant is dormant.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-4' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Burgundy, Green, Multicolored
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
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