Cogon grass ‘Rubra’ (Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’)

Cogon grass ‘Rubra’ (Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’) is a grass plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: cogon grass ‘Rubra’ or Japanese blood grass.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: cogon grass ‘Rubra’, Japanese blood grass
Scientific name: Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Tufted
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Cogon grass ‘Rubra’ (Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Cogon grass ‘Rubra’ (Imperata cylindrica ‘Rubra’) – Daderot, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons