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Imperata cylindrica (Red Baron Grass)
Imperata cylindrica (Red Baron Grass)
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Red Baron grass is grown almost entirely for its color. In spring, fresh blades emerge a clean medium green. As the season warms, the tips begin to blush red—and then deepen into rich crimson. By late summer and fall, much of each blade glows with red, creating a dramatic, flame-like effect in the garden.
This grass grows in a neat, upright clump and rarely flowers, keeping all the attention on its foliage. It’s stunning along borders, in mixed beds, and in containers where its color can be seen up close. In winter, the leaves fade to a soft straw color, and a simple cut back in early spring makes way for fresh new growth.
Red Baron spreads slowly by underground runners, forming gentle colonies over time without becoming aggressive in most garden settings.
BEST USES
- Borders and edging
- Mixed perennial beds
- Containers and patio pots
- Accent plantings
- Modern and cottage gardens
GROWING NOTES
- Plant type: Perennial ornamental grass
- Growth habit: Upright, clumping
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Regular watering
- Hardiness: Very adaptable
Brighter red color develops with more sun. In shade, foliage stays greener.
SIZE & DETAILS
- Height × Width: ~1–2 ft. × 1 ft.
- Foliage color: Green in spring, red tips in summer, deep crimson by fall
- Flowers: Rare
- Winter color: Straw
CARE TIPS
- Cut back to the ground in early spring
- Water regularly during establishment
- Divide slowly spreading clumps if needed
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choose Red Baron grass if you:
- Love foliage that changes color
- Want strong contrast in the garden
- Garden in containers or borders
- Like plants with low flower maintenance
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
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