Japanese Blood Grass is a perennial grass has foliage that emerges green with bright red tips aging to mostly-red by fall. Clumping, upright growth spreads by underground runners. Use as an accent, border or containers. Grows well in Auburn, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
- Landscape Size: 2′-3′ tall, 2′ wide
- Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
- Water Needs: High
- USDA Zone: 5a
- Growth Habit: Clumping, Upright
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Attributes: Ornamental Grass
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
Thrives in most well draining soils. Prune back to ground in late winter before new growth.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices(Opens in a new window) (Opens in new window)
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