Hakonechloa macra
hakonechloa
A small, ornamental grass native to the wet, rocky cliffs of Japan's Honshu Island, including the area around Mount Hakone, after...
Planted en-masse, this grass forms a beautiful emerald green carpet which lends a 'Japanese' air to planting groups. The added lightness of frothing flower panicles helps to extend seasonal detail.
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Hakonechloa macra:
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GOES WELL WITH
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