Scientific Name Imperata cylindrica rubra Common Name Japanese blood grass

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	Hardiness Zones: 5 to 10
	Habit: Deciduous
	Growth Rate: Moderate
	Size: Height 12 to 24 inches
	Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; prefers acidic, well-drained sandy soil but tolerates a range of soil types
	Form: Upright clumps; open habit
	Texture: Fine
	Foliage: Narrow and sharply pointed grassy leaves; green at base and red from midsection to tip
	Flower/Fruit: Silvery-white spike-like flower clusters in late summer
	Comments: Perennial; Red Baron is best cultivar
	Cultivars: Red Baron

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