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Hakonechloa macra Beni-kaze
Red Wind Forest Grass (Hakone Grass)
Wide, green blades are accented with red tips and as the season progresses the foliage develops deeper shades of red and purple. The name translates to "red wind".
- » Dense mound of relatively short wide green blades emerging from stems in the centre of the mound
- » Graceful arching form softens formal shade gardens
- » Tips of leaves turn red in the summer, the whole leaf turns red and purple shades in the fall
- » Yellow-green seed heads persist through winter
- » Bloom Time: Late summer
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
1gal
$29.75
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flowering Time
| • | Summer |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-kaze'
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 'Beni-kaze'
Hakonechloa dislike full sun. Best planted in a cool, moist, well-drained soil. Prune in late winter or early spring to make room for new growth.