| Common Name | Japanese Forest Grass |
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| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Hakonechloa |
| species | macra |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | -- |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Spreading / Trailing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | -- |
| Landscape Value | Graceful arching foliage is useful in borders, mixed beds or spilling down slopes. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 14" / 18" / 14" |
| Soil (Garden) | Well drained, with organic component and retaining moisture. |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | Deep South |
| Comments | -- |
Hakonechloa macra
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Surprisingly, this form of (haw-koh-nay-clo-ah) is harder to find than the variegated forms! THE grass for shady locations, this Japanese gem is outstanding between Hosta. They lend peace and grace to streambeds or along pathways in the shade garden. We grow it in the Pacific Northwest in full sun as well. Nice in containers too.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 14″ / 18″ / 14″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 2.0 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.0 |
| Fertility Needs | 50 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | Established plants can handle average irrigation, and dry out longer between waterings. |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 10 – 14 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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