Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' (Cogon grass 'Red Baron')

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

Red, Green in All seasons

General care

Pruning

In summer cut out any dead leaves and faded flower stems.

Propagation methods

Division

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Monthly care advice

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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