Why is blood grass no longer available at garden centers in Iowa?
Why is blood grass no longer available at garden centers in Iowa?
Imperata cylindica ‘Red Baron’ (commonly called blood grass) is a widely planted ornamental grass with attractive wine-red foliage. Unfortunately, ‘Red Baron’ occasionally reverts back to its normal green-leaved form. The green-leaved Imperata cylindica can become an invasive weed. Because of this potential threat, Imperata cylindica ‘Red Baron’ is no longer available in Iowa and numerous other states.
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