available mid May

About This Grass
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' is a very dramatic grass that can be challenging to grow in our zone. However, since many people are having success growing it in the Ottawa region, we offer it for those gardeners who like a challenge. The leaves are green at the base with blood red tips. It is best used as a mass planting. It dislikes heavy clay soils as well as soils that dry out so select your site carefully. It will look its best if planted where it is back lit by morning or late afternoon sun.
- Height: 46 - 51 cm (18-20 in)
- Spread: 30 - 46 cm (12-18 in)
- Cold Hardiness: zone 5
- Sun or Shade: sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: rarely flowers
- Leaf Colour: green with red tips
- Bloom Colour: rarely flowers
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: none
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grow 'Red Baron' in average well drained soil in sun to partial shade. The foliage colour will be best in full sun. Select a protected site in Zone 4 because it is marginally hardy here. It will spread slowly by underground runners. Cut it to the ground in early spring and divide it in the spring.
On Line Catalogue and Availability Spring 2022
The gardens are open Wednesday to Saturday from 9:30 to 5 and Sunday 9:30 to 4. The website lists most of the plants that we expect to have during the season however we receive many plants throughout the season that will not be listed on the website.. The website should be used for information about plants we carry but we did not update it for availability. Due to the large numbers of plants we are currently receiving the on line catalogue is not up to date. We will be updating before the long weekend. You are always welcome to call or email to see if a plant is in stock. Please do not make a trip for a specific plant without confirming its avaialbility with us.
Suzanne and Bruce
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