Hakonechloa macra 'Naomi' PP19897

Also Known As

Naomi Japanese Forest Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 16"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hakonechloa macra 'Naomi' PP19897 plant details

Hakonechloa macra 'Naomi' PP19897 is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer chocolate flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hakonechloa macra 'Naomi' PP19897

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakonechloa macra 'Naomi' PP19897

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Naomi' is a selection of 'Aureola' with foliage that develops red tint earlier and to a much greater degree than 'Aureola'. Foliage will emerge gold in spring and begin developing red tint through summer, continuing to intensify all the way to fall. More red will develop in brighter sun conditions. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Discovered in a French trial garden, this recently introduced Hakone Grass is distinctive for its smaller stature and unique foliar blend of fall hues. The pendent, creamy white and yellow-green blades, which sport irregular green bands, appear similar to 'Aureola' during the spring and summer months. Once the weather cools, some of the foliage transmutes deep reddish purple colors, while many leaves retain their bright variegation, crafting an exceptional multitoned spectacle. (pp#19,897)

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Waves of creamy yellow ; green variegated leaves during the summer turn to a tide of purple-red in fall; always moving, this slowly spreading (to 16" t x 24" w) groundcover is lovely in shade. PSh-Shade/M PP19897

By: Forestfarm

Japanese Forest Grass is a must for all shade gardens. This form has creamy-yellow and green variegated leaves turn striking red to purple tones in fall. Tiny reddish-brown inflorescence are displayed on dancing stems just above the foliage, adding more loveliness during late summer and fall. 15-18" x 24".