Imperata cylindrica

Add instant drama and texture to your garden with Imperata cylindrica, a hardy, vigorous dwarf grass known for its green blades tipped with deep purple-brown that deepen in colour through the season. In late summer, it produces pale, fluffy seed heads that add movement and softness—perfect for bringing contrast to bold planting schemes. This striking ornamental grass is ideal for mass plantings, where it creates bold, seasonal displays, or in containers, where its form and colour can be easily enjoyed up close. Its extensive root system—capable of reaching over a metre—also makes it a useful choice for binding banks or erosion control. However, in garden beds, a root barrier is recommended, as the plant may spread beyond its intended area.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types. It does not like soggy, wet conditions
Conditions: Full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant. It struggles with very high humidity and excessive moisture.
Size: Height 0.30-1m x width 0.30m