ORNAMENTAL GRASS

Plant Name:

IMPERATA CYLINDRICA

Description:

 

Unique, clumping, ornamental grass with light-green leaves, tipped with bright red. Flowers form narrow, spike-like white panicles. Surprising and pleasing color contrast when planted in drifts. Unusual accent. Prefers moist but well-drained soil. Need long, hot summers to flower.

SYNOPSIS
Mature Size / Spread / Form   40cm / 30cm / Spreading
Foliage Color Mid-green - Blood red
Growth Rate Slow
Sunlight tolerance High
Wind tolerance Medium
Salinity tolerance Low
Drought tolerance High
Family name GRAMINEAE / POACEAE