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Imperata cylindrica (Kunai Grass, Cogongrass )

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 41788

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Cyperales Family: Poaceae Genus: Imperata Species: Imperata cylindrica

Common Names add blady grass edit | delete alang-alang edit | delete Japanese Blood Grass edit | delete Blood Grass edit | delete cogongrass edit | delete santintail edit | delete paillotte edit | delete kunai edit | delete cogon grass edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Grass Invasive Ornamental Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)   Flowering Start edit August   Flowering End edit October   Leaf Colour edit Red   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Edging Low Maintenance Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Grey   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Imperata arundinacea
Lagurus cylindricus



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