Japanese Forest Grass

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

Ferns

Hosta

Plant Details

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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Ann H.'s collection

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