Botanical Name: Imperata cylindrica

Common Name: Blady grass

Type: Grass 0.1 – 1m high

Features:

  • Vigorous, erect, spreading grass
  • Dense, fluffy flower spike: January – May
  • Flowers mainly occur after fire/slashing
  • May become invasive

Requirements:

  • Full sun, semi-shade
  • Moist, well drained soils
Imperata cylindrica - Blady Grass
Imperata cylindrica – Blady Grass
Imperata cylindrica – Blady Grass