hakonechloa macra (hakone grass, japanese forest grass)
$18.95
- 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
- warm season 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
- zone 5
- height 40-50cm
- spread 50-60cm
- colour green
- 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
- partial sun/shade
- deer resistant
- long blooming
- low maintenance
- ground cover
- rock garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)