Hakonechloa is a monotypic genus of deciduous grasses in the subfamily Arundinoideae. It originates from Japan and is used as a foliage plant in gardens in temperate climates.
Common Name: Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass Genus: Hakonechloa Species: macra
Can tolerate several different light levels, Full sun, Partial Shade and Shade. Fully Hardy Will grow in a wide range of soils and even tolerate heavy moist clays. Height: 40 cm Spread: 45 cm
Hakonechloa, or more commonly, Japanese Forest Grass, is a small mostly shade loving, clump forming, slowly spreading grass native to Japan. It is mainly used as an ornamental grass in Japanese style gardens, or to brighten shady areas of the garden. The graceful form tends to soften formal shady areas as well.The clumps are generally several feet across and the stalks cascade in a graceful rounded fountain shape somewhat reminiscent of Pennisetum (fountain grass) but with the actual foliage resembling Chasmanthium (The flowers are NOT similar). These grasses are notable for their texture and their colors as well as their general ease of maintenance. The leaves are thin and papery and resemble many forms of bamboo. They are very flexible and have a distinctive rustling sound when the wind blows that adds to their appeal. The foliage rises from the roots on thin wiry stalks, and the flowers bloom mid summer from the leaf nodes near the ends of the stalks. The flowers are light purple fading to tan then dropping off over the course of several weeks. The leaf blades of the common species ( [Hakonechloa macra]] ) are green but many color variations exist. The papery texture keeps the foliage cool to the touch and often the surface is slightly puckered or rippled. The cultivars may be boldly variegated in stripes of white, green, or yellow, or have solid colored leaves. Some cultivars tend to turn orange or red hues in colder weather. The grass tends to be between 45cm and 60cm (18" to 24") with cultivars often growing significantly shorter. The height may be somewhat dependent on soil moisture, nutrients, and length of growing season, though the plant is tough enough to survive in USDA Zone 5 (-20°F). It prefers even moisture and average humidity but can tolerate minor dry spells, and arid climates with minimal damage.
Hakonechloa is a monotypic genus of deciduous grasses in the subfamily Arundinoideae. It originates from Japan and is used as a foliage plant in gardens in temperate climates.
Common Name: Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass Genus: Hakonechloa Species: macra
Can tolerate several different light levels, Full sun, Partial Shade and Shade. Fully Hardy Will grow in a wide range of soils and even tolerate heavy moist clays. Height: 40 cm Spread: 45 cm
Hakonechloa, or more commonly, Japanese Forest Grass, is a small mostly shade loving, clump forming, slowly spreading grass native to Japan. It is mainly used as an ornamental grass in Japanese style gardens, or to brighten shady areas of the garden. The graceful form tends to soften formal shady areas as well.The clumps are generally several feet across and the stalks cascade in a graceful rounded fountain shape somewhat reminiscent of Pennisetum (fountain grass) but with the actual foliage resembling Chasmanthium (The flowers are NOT similar). These grasses are notable for their texture and their colors as well as their general ease of maintenance. The leaves are thin and papery and resemble many forms of bamboo. They are very flexible and have a distinctive rustling sound when the wind blows that adds to their appeal. The foliage rises from the roots on thin wiry stalks, and the flowers bloom mid summer from the leaf nodes near the ends of the stalks. The flowers are light purple fading to tan then dropping off over the course of several weeks. The leaf blades of the common species ( [Hakonechloa macra]] ) are green but many color variations exist. The papery texture keeps the foliage cool to the touch and often the surface is slightly puckered or rippled. The cultivars may be boldly variegated in stripes of white, green, or yellow, or have solid colored leaves. Some cultivars tend to turn orange or red hues in colder weather. The grass tends to be between 45cm and 60cm (18" to 24") with cultivars often growing significantly shorter. The height may be somewhat dependent on soil moisture, nutrients, and length of growing season, though the plant is tough enough to survive in USDA Zone 5 (-20°F). It prefers even moisture and average humidity but can tolerate minor dry spells, and arid climates with minimal damage.