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Red Baron Grass
This unique ornamental grass will add flair to any container, border, or sunny garden. Its deep red color starts along the blade tips and spreads downward as the grass grows. The long, red-tipped blades form loose clumps and are complimented by silvery-white panicles in late summer. Potted.
Zone 5 to 9
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| Botanical Name: |
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Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' |
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| Form: |
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Herbaceous perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Partial Shade/Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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12 - 16" |
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| Spread: |
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10 - 12" |
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| Spacing: |
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12 - 15" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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Zones 5 - 9 |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Loose clumps of long, linear leaves, up to 20" long. |
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| Flower Form: |
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Spike like panicle to 8" long. |
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| Flower Color: |
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Silvery white. |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Late summer. |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Full sun or light dappled shade will yield the best leaf color. |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Well drained, humus rich soil. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate. |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Clump forming ornamental grass with leave blades that start out green tipped in red. The deep red color eventually moves down and covers 2/3 of the leaf blade. Color stays attractive into late fall. Variety rarely blooms but that is okay, the interest is in the foliage. |
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| Pruning: |
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Cut to base in late winter or early spring. |
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| Additional Information: |
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This cultivar is tamer than the species. It is not considered invasive. If the plant reverts back to the species(turn all green), it needs to be removed from garden. |
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