Imperata cylindrica
BLADY GRASS, WOOLLY GRASS
Poaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Weed Potential: yes

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Bird's Nest Fern

Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte
H: 1.5m W: 1.5m
Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Find out more
coastal style

Fast Facts

coastal style
Second-line plants tolerate salty air and soils but with protection from the direct force of the strongest winds behind first-line plants or some other barrier.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Imperata cylindrica
BLADY GRASS, WOOLLY GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush, coastal, mediterranean & tropical designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






Advert