Imperata cylindrica - 3 Ltr pot
Imperata cylindrica - 3 Ltr pot
Description
The Cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica) is a decorative design element in the garden, but with its upright and clump-forming growth it also adorns containers on balconies or terraces. It feels most at home in a sunny spot with a well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and grows up to 40 cm wide.
Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub
* easy to care for
Spread
Chile to North America.
Frost hardiness
The Cogon grass has good frost hardiness.
Growth
Upright, clump-forming.
Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.
Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.
Soil
Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.
Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).
Planting partner
The Cogon grass sets beautiful accents together with:
Large butterwort, coneflower, meadow button.
Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.
Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, perennial bed, balcony/patio, small/front garden

- Article number20
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EAN codeIMCYLIND-2C3
- Latin nameImperata cylindrica
- catalogLandscape shop