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Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata cylindrica Rubra

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica Rubra)

Photo: Daderot · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

red

What actually matters with this one

Plant it where evening sun shines through the blades. The wild green form is a serious weed — only the red cultivar is safe.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 5-9
Height
30-45 cm
Flowers
Rarely
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.