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Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'

Illustration of Japanese Blood Grass

Japanese Blood Grass is a grass for edging, mid-border, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering varies by climate.

TypeGrass
Mature height45 cm
Spread30 cm
Aspectfull sun
FoliageDeciduous
HardinessUSDA 5a-9a, RHS H4
Pollinator-friendlyNo
Pet-safeNot confirmed

Where to use it in a border

At around 45 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 30 cm of room to spread, roughly 3 to the metre when planted in a drift. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 9a and rated H4 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil.

Border Builder uses Japanese Blood Grass's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Modern