Hakonechloa macra ~ Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass orange-bloom (2) Photos by cultivar413

(2) Photos by cultivar413

Camelia1921 (8170285150)

COMPANION PLANTS:  Salvia

Freely self seeds

Hakonechloa macra ~ Japanese Forest Grass, Hakone Grass orange-bloom (2) Photos by cultivar413Japanese Forest Grass is a shade loving deciduous grass that forms dense cascading mounds of papery bright green foliage and turns coppery orange in fall. The summer flower panicles are unnoticeable among the foliage. Grows best in part shade and moist well drained soil. Can grow in full shade in the Deep South, or in full sun if soils consistently moist. Type: Orn. Grass Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 7