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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
 
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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
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Low Maintenance Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Grey
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Other names for this plant:
Imperata arundinacea
Lagurus cylindricus



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