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Hakonechloa macra
Japanese Forest Grass (Hakone Grass)
The arching form has smooth-textured, bright green leaves and works as a graceful, slow-spreading feature in the woodland garden. In fall, the blades turn red-purple.
- » Dense mound of relatively short wide green blades emerging from stems in the centre of the mound
- » Graceful arching form softens formal shade gardens
- » Leaves turn red and purple shades in the fall
- » Yellow-green seed heads persist through the winter
- » Bloom Time: July to August
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
Plug50
$15.75
Plug21
$19.25
1gal
$29.75
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Landscape uses
| • | Border/edging |
| • | Foundation planting |
| • | Ground cover |
| • | Rock garden |
| • | Woodland/woods edge |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Hakonechloa macra
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hakonechloa macra
Hakonechloa macra dislike full sun and are best grown in a cool, moist, well-drained soil. Prune in late winter or early spring to make room for new growth.