IMPERATA cylindrica ‘Red Baron’
Japanese Blood Grass
height: 12-24″
spread: 12-18″
zone: 5
habit: erect spreader
Wide leaf blades start out as green turning to a vibrant red color as they extend. Best color in full sun but tolerates part shade in moist well-drained soil. Not usually invasive in colder northern climates, but pick your site carefully!