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    Hakonechloa macra [taller selection]

    Also Known As

    • Japanese Forest Grass

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Hakonechloa macra [taller selection] plant details

    Hakonechloa macra [taller selection] is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with chartreuse and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakonechloa macra [taller selection]

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: poaceae
    Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and variegated
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakonechloa macra [taller selection]

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Another form of this handsome variegated grass from Japan, taller than the better known H. macra 'Aureola', in clumps to 12-18" tall, the narrow, drooping leaves variegated in shades of chartreuse and dark green. Accepts sun on the coast and part shade inland in soil that is reasonable well-drained and regularly watered. Expected to be frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hakonechloa macra [taller selection] plant

    How to Grow Hakonechloa macra [taller selection]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • chartreuse

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold'

    aka All Gold Hakone Grass, All Gold Japanese Forest Grass, All Gold Urahagusa, FOREST GRASS

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15"-18"

    Width: 24"-48"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Hakonechloa macra 'All Gold' foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze'

    aka Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kaze', Hakonechloa macra 'Beni Kazi', Beni Kaze Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hakonechloa macra 'Beni-Kaze' flower, foliage by plant lust
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    Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

    aka Golden Hakone Grass, Golden Japanese Forest Grass, Golden Variegated Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 16"-24"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' by plant lust
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    Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata'

    aka Hakonechloa macra 'Albo Variegata', Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-Striata', Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata', Albo Striata Japanese Forest Grass, Albo Variegata Hakone Grass, Albo Variegata Japanese Forest Grass, Albo Variegata Urahagusa, Albo-striata Japanese Forest Grass, White Striped Hakone Grass

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Hakonechloa macra

    aka Hakone Grass, Japanese Forest Grass, Urahagusa

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Hakonechloa macra foliage by Avant Gardens
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