Japanese Forest Grass

Common name

Forest Grass, Japanese

Botanical name

Hakonechloa macra

Variety

Aureola

Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

Light

Part sun

Height

12-24" (31-61 cm)

Habit

Arching

Feed

Use all-purpose

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Time

Summer-fall

Maintenance

Prune back in spring

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About

Brilliant foliage with a graceful cascading form. Outstanding in containers, rock gardens or woodland gardens. Provides a stunning contrast for the deep green foliage of evergreens, hostas or ferns. Shade from hot afternoon sun for best leaf color.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

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