Grass Japanese Blood Red Baron

Common Name: Japanese Blood Grass, Cogon Grass, Ornamental Grass

Japanese Blood Grass forms an upright clump of green leaves with striking blood red tips. As the season progresses, the foliage becomes more and more red, glowing nearly all-red in the fall. This grass rarely flowers.

Standing under two feet tall, it is best used as a filler in sunny borders or as a thriller in combination containers. This grass spreads slowly by underground runners and is typically not invasive in northern and eastern climates. It spreads more quickly in the southern and southeastern US and care should be taken to contain its growth in those regions.

Height:

18.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Red shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Asian

Patio Container

Eclectic

Modern

Rain Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Easy To Grow

Erosion Control

Ground Cover

Attractive Foliage

Origin:

Not Native to North America