Imperata cyclindrica | Rubra

An ornamental perennial grass forming a clump of narrow, arching red-green leaves which emerge red-tipped, later flushed bright ruby red then dark burgundy. Spikes of very small silvery flowers. Found naturally in moist soil in meadow or marshland. However can grow in garden soil in dryish conditions. Hardy to cold. Cut back deciduous foliage by the end of the winter. 40cm x 40cm aka Japanese Blood Grass