Buy Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata'

Also Known As

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

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $15.95

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Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' plant details

Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' is a slow-growing deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall green and tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: green and tan blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fall color, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An outstanding Japanese forest grass for the shade. This is a two foot tall graceful cascading grass that prefers moist conditions. ‘Albo Striata’ is a fast-growing selection with attractive cream variegated foliage that is an excellent low border plant along walkways and paths or around shady water features. Great with hostas and ferns.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

One of the most beautiful of the decorative grasses, its bright-green, narrow leaves are beautifully and variably striped with creamy-white. This graceful two foot clumper is pretty in autumn as well when their leaves turn a pretty rose color. A wonderful and rare Japanese grass which is a superb choice for cascading over rocks, edging pathways or for a dramatic look plant it en masse to capture the elegant look of the blades rippling in the breeze. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

If you are one of ‘those people’ who despises yellow in plants…or if you simply prefer cream variegation, then this is the Japanese Forest Grass for you! It’s not as widely grown as its golden relatives, but it’s every bit as good a performer. Makes elegant clumps 12” tall and 30” wide of cream striped, arching leaves. Light shade, average garden conditions. Winter deciduous.

By: Secret Garden Growers

The indispensable Japanese forest grass, in this form the leaves have narrow lines of white. This is the most vigorous form of the species we grow, it has spread in the garden to form a huge patch a good five feet across and seems taller and more upright than the yellow variegated selections. Makes me wonder how much variation in size and growth habit there might be in the wild. Giant or miniature versions of this species would be pretty darn amazing... zone 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Taller than other selections of Hakone grass, 'Albo Variegata' is also more vigorous and should be planted in groups of three or more for best effect. It is very tolerant of sun if the soil does not dry out, but would be happiest in a bright shade. Narrow stripes of cream accent the edges and centers of each leaf blade. Grows 24-30" in height.

By: Avant Gardens

A rare and hard to find, lovely grass for part to full shade, the leaves striped in green and white on arching stems. Slow-growing, to only 12-15" tall in clumps a bit wider, these add grace and texture to the shady garden with rich soil and consistent summer moisture. Tiny green flowers are hardy noticeable in the late summer. Frost hardy to -10 °F, USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

Soft mounds of green and white bamboo-like leaves on 16" tall x 24" wide clumping grass. Wonderful colors in autumn.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

The white-variegated hakone grass has been unjustly overshadowed by its gold-leaved kin. Its handsome striped foliage provides a bright accent in a shady garden. The effect is similar to that of ribbon grass (phalaris), without the invasive tendency. Grows larger than 'Aureola'.