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Hakonechloa macra 'Sunny Delight'
Also Known As
- Sunny Delight Japanese Forest Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 14"
- W: 22"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Hakonechloa macra 'Sunny Delight' plant details
Hakonechloa macra 'Sunny Delight' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 'Sunny Delight'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 22 IN wide, 14 IN tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hakonechloa macra 'Sunny Delight'
- 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
By: Forestfarm
By: Gossler Farms
By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Hakonechloa macra 'Sunny Delight'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Hakonechloa for your garden
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
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
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
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
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
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