Botanical name: Imperator cylindricalCommon name: Japanese blood grassUSDA zones: 6 to 9 (can get weedy in zones 8 and 9); find your zoneWater requirement: Loves water, but not wet feetLight requirement: Part sun, part shadeMature size: 18-24 inches tallBenefits: Beautiful color, low grass with movement, propagates easily, easy to care for once established