Imperata cylindrica, Japanese blood grass, is such a variable species, depending on its habitat. It has become an invasive noxious weed in the U.S. southeast. Not so here in our dry climate! It is a warm season running grass, kept in check by limiting its moisture.
Variety:
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' leaves green suffused with red, especially at the tips, with red increasing as the season progresses, 1' tall zone 5 full sun, in moist fertile soil does very well in containers