This rhizomatous perennial grass forms clumps with upright long lanced-shaped mid green leaves that become reddish from the tips down. The silvery-white flowers appear in fluffy heads during late summer high above the foliage.

Hardiness zones 8 to 12 

Imperata cylindrica is naturally found eastern and south-eastern Asia growing in moist but well drained fertile soils in a sunny to semi shaded protected position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Blady Grass is a perennial grass that is grown for its foliage and is planted as a low border in parks and gardens for colour contrast. It is also grown in pots and tubs and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It may also be planted around water features or in tropical gardens. ID 1643

Imperata (im-per-AH-tuh) cylindrica (sil-IN-dree-kuh)

Poaceae (poh_AY-see-ee)
Grass Family