Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, River side, yards
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sienna
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
IMPERATA cylindrica
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Japanese Blood Grass
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Japanese Blood Grass
crimson pygmy
In German
Japanische Blut Grass
crimson pygmy
In French
Herbe de sang japonais
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Hierba de sangre japonesa
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Grass αίματος
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Grama sangue japonês
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Japoński Krew Trawa
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Sanguinem Italica Grass
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Japanese Blood Grass and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blood Grass and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blood Grass season is Not Available and Crimson Pygmy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Japanese Blood Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Blood Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Blood Grass and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Japanese Blood Grass and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blood Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blood Grass and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Japanese Blood Grass flower color: Not Available
Japanese Blood Grass leaf color: Light Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Japanese Blood Grass and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blood Grass pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Blood Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.