Botanical profile

Imperata 'Red Baron' (cyl.)

Latin name
Imperata 'Red Baron' (cyl.)
Common name
Bloody Weed 'Red Baron'
Family
Poaceae

Imperata 'Red Baron' is a grass with narrow foliage that is green at the base, turning blood red towards the top. Its color intensifies throughout the season, reaching a flamboyant red in the fall. Perfect for borders, pots, or graphic clumps, it provides verticality, contrast, and intensity.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
5 to 9 in drained soil, fears excess winter humidity.
Exposure
Sun
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
September-October
Flower color
Beige, discreet
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
20" (51.0 cm)
Width
18" (45.5 cm)

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