Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
Dramatic Good Looks Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass
- Eye-Catching Warm-Season Accent Grass
- Outstanding, Crimson-Tipped Blades
- Magnificent Autumn Color
- Elegant Look for Outdoor Containers
- Clump-Forming, Won't Spread by Rhizome
- Mass Plantings on Slopes Prevent Soil Erosion
- Versatile, Adaptable and Easy-Care
- Deer Tend to Leave This Plant Alone
Looking to push your landscape design to the next level? Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron') is more than up to the challenge.
This gorgeous, compact perennial grass offers outstanding ornamental appeal. Just look at the bold foliage!
Starting in early spring, the unique, blood-red color darkens the tips of the green leaves, then grows down each blade. The color intensifies as the season progresses.
Get ready for questions as the grass looks like it's been dip-dyed in bright red in summer. By fall, you'll enjoy a fully burgundy-red accent grass.
This plant commands attention all growing season. Leave the blades up over winter for extra visual interest.
Plant them where you want to draw the eye. Place a pair flanking on either side of your front door. Use near a special boulder or sculpture. Add to a large outdoor container or use along the length of your patio planting bed. Instant style!
It might look dramatic, but it's actually very easy to grow. Just give it sun and well-drained soil and watch it perform its annual show for you year after year.
The most important thing you'll need to do is hurry to place your order. As you can imagine, many people across the country are looking for these. Order Red Baron Japanese Blood Grass today!
How to Use Red Baron Japanese Bloodgrass in the Landscape
Tuck these compact Ornamental Grasses in just about anywhere you want. It pops as a specimen and looks gorgeous as a long row, drift or mass planting.
Use them in containers or grow them in the ground. These clump-forming grasses won't spread beyond the width listed in the Plant Highlights.
For a solid row, plant them 18 inches apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
To fill the bare ground, or edge taller shrubs, create a mass planting. Use a zigzagging planting pattern, and mulch between plants until they grow together. The root systems will hold soil when used on slopes.
Add to perennial borders, and consider them for the edge of Rain Gardens, as well. They like moist soil that doesn't stay wet for long.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Give the Red Baron full sun, especially the early morning sun which dries the leaves. It is somewhat adaptable to different soil types, as long as they are well-drained.
Provide a moderate amount of water on a regular basis. Red Baron prefers moist soil that doesn't stay wet. It will even thrive in poor soils.
Typically this warm-season ornamental grass does not flower, but if it does, remove the flowering stems to prevent seed production. Remove any all green shoots if noticed. Prune all foliage down to the ground each year in late winter or early spring before it starts to grow. It will sprout and grow quickly from the crown.
Don't miss our limited supply of one of the best Japanese Bloodgrass varieties available. The red-leaved foliage color is not to be missed! Order yours today.
