What is Imperata?
Imperata is a genus of plants that is part of the Poaceae family. It contains about ten types of permanent grasses that come from North America and Asia. Most species have a rhizome, a horizontal stem from which the roots extend underground. Graces are commonly used as plants and containers. This genus of plants is generally influenced by pests or plant diseases. For example, Imperata Brevifolia is known as California Satintail and Imperata brasiliensis is commonly referred to as Brazilian Satintail. Other types have more descriptive names: Imperata cylindrica is commonly referred to as Japanese blood grass, and many of this kind are called Red Baron.
Most species in this family are found in the United States and China. i. Brevifolia is originally from the southwestern US and Northern Mexico, while i. Brasiliensis commonly found in the southeast US and Puerto Rico. i. Cylindrica comes from China and India. Graces usually grow about 20 inches (50 cm)in height and spread a similar length. The creatures are formed in clusters, an attractive look for many gardening applications.
As border plants, grass in this family can be placed along the driveways and sidewalks. They can also be grown in containers and placed in corners or terraces. In addition, this genus can grow on a large area like prairies.
For this genus of plants grow well, the right conditions of the environment are needed. i. For example, cylindrica requires well -drained fertile soil. It is recommended to clay or aluminum soil, but the pH may vary because this species can tolerate both acidic and alkaline conditions. During the winter months, it cannot tolerate too humid conditions and in areas with especially cold winters, grass must be in a protected location. Adding a mulch layer also protects the grass from cold weather.
are usually plants in the genus Imperata PropagovLana divisions at the end of spring. The plant is divided into several clusters and planted in individual holes. Usually the whole plant is dug and separated by hand. If the roots are particularly hard, the knife may be required to separate the plant. Otherwise, this genus is relatively easy to spread.