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

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