Japanese Bloodgrass (Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’): Invasive Reversion Nightmare

The ornamental ‘Red Baron’ occasionally reverts to green, becoming aggressively invasive via deep rhizomes. Eradication protocol:

1. Spray entire bed with glyphosate.
2. Wait 6 weeks; spot-spray survivors.
3. Do not replant until next May; verify control.
4. Repeat if necessary.

Rhizomes cannot be separated from desirable plants—total kill and restart is the only reliable fix.