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cogon grass 'Rubra' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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cogon grass 'Rubra'

Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Imperata
Family: Poaceae
Common Names: Japanese blood grass

About this plant

'Rubra' is a deciduous grass forming a loose clump of erect, linear green leaves strongly suffused with deep red, and narrow silvery flower panicles in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most moist, humus-rich, well-drained fertile soils. May need winter protection in colder areas

Pruning

Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring

Propagation

Propagate by division in mid-spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years