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.
Catalogue and Availability Spring 2023
The gardens are now open for the season, Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 to 5 and Sunday from 9:30 to 4. We are also open Monday May 22. New plants are arriving regularly and are greenhouses are filled with stock that will be available later in May. Our conifers arrive the week of May 8th. If you are looking for something in particular please email suzanne@whitehouseperennials.com to make sure we have it in stock.
Suzanne and Bruce
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