Hakonechloa macra 'Nicolas'

Also Known As

Hakonechloa macra 'Nicholas'
Nicholas Japanese Forest Grass
Nicolas Hakone Grass
Nicolas Japanese Forest Grass
Nicolas Urahagusa

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Hakonechloa macra 'Nicolas' plant details

Hakonechloa macra 'Nicolas' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'Nicolas'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, fall color, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakonechloa macra 'Nicolas'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Let this easy-going shade-lover cascade down a slope or drape over a a wall where its lovely flowing green leaves will sparkle in tones of orange and red in fall (color best in cool weather). PSh-Sh/M PP19898

By: Forestfarm

Hakonechloa 'Nicolas' is an all green cultivar that colours up quickly in the summer and fall with constantly deepening shades of orange, burgundy and red. The cascading foliage resembles falling water which makes it marvelous beside a pond or tumbling out of shade borders. Try combining with darker foliage like burgundy heucheras for a WOW! effect in your shade garden. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A brilliant foliar infusion of orange-red hues caused by cool autumn weather makes this compelling new cultivar unique. Reminiscent of bamboo, artful weeping blades remain deep green throughout spring and summer, developing into a low soft-looking ground cover that exhibits more sun and drought tolerance than its golden or variegated cousins and promises not to overtake its neighbors. 'Nicolas' brings bold color to the season's last curtain call and can be celebrated as a container subject, planted en masse in a naturalistic or modern venue or paired with bonsai, which is a favored Japanese tradition. Size: 10"

By: Digging Dog Nursery

This form of Japanese Forest Grass has attractive green foliage to contrast with all the variegated Hosta in your shade garden. When fall comes, it really sets the stage for drama with its striking orange and red autumn tones. 15-18" x 24".

By: Avant Gardens

Russet-maroon tints add subtle interest during the growing season on this selection of a most graceful and elegant species. It comes into it's own with the advent of cooler weather in the fall when oranges and reds crowd the foliage and you wonder why you have never grown this before.

By: Far Reaches Farm

From breeder Bruno Carpentier comes this hybrid with solid green arching leaves that take on orange and red tones in the autumn adding even more interest. The colder it is, the more color you get!