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Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' (Cogon grass 'Red Baron')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Other names
Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra', Cogon grass 'Red Baron', Japanese blood grass 'Red Baron', Imperata cylindrica var. koenigii
Genus
Imperata Imperata
Variety or Cultivar
'Red Baron' _ 'Red Baron' is a distinctive, clump-forming grass with deep red foliage, and narrow silvery flower panicles in late summer.
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Silvery-grey, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Green, Red in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
In summer cut out any dead leaves and faded flower stems.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' (Cogon grass 'Red Baron') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained fertile soils. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet, and may need winter protection in cold areas.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Contrast with blue or black foliage.
Botanical name
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Other names
Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra', Cogon grass 'Red Baron', Japanese blood grass 'Red Baron', Imperata cylindrica var. koenigii
Genus
Imperata Imperata
Variety or Cultivar
'Red Baron' _ 'Red Baron' is a distinctive, clump-forming grass with deep red foliage, and narrow silvery flower panicles in late summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Silvery-grey, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Green, Red in All seasons
General care
Pruning
In summer cut out any dead leaves and faded flower stems.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' (Cogon grass 'Red Baron') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained fertile soils. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet, and may need winter protection in cold areas.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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