Imperata cylindrica

Family

Poaceae

Landscape value

Imperata cylindrica or commonly known as Blady Grass has spreading rhizomes which gives it the ability to fill in gaps producing a complete ground cover. The foliage is a feature, khaki green during the year with red tones over winter.

Height

700mm tall

Width

1m wide.

Habit

Foliage a khaki green during the year with red tones over winter.

Flowers and Fruit

Flushes of flowers during the year with the main period being Spring & Summer. Flowers are white with white fluffy seed heads following.

Aspect

Imperata grows from full sun to 50% shade, suited to protected coastal aspects and inland climates. Imperata is cold tolerant to –10ºC, but will get frost burn, to be replaced with new spring growth.