
Japanese forest grass
Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich'
Overview
Japanese forest grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich') is an amazing species for any garden. Its lush, clumping foliage adds color and texture to landscape, with green and yellow variegations. Its upright growth habit is both lovely and easy to maintain, while staying under 24 inches, making it ideal for small spaces. Its graceful, arching leaves look stunning in rock gardens or near water features, and it can also be mass planted for an extra-dramatic effect. It can thrive in full sun or partial shade, and even prefers drier soils. Its beauty, ease of management, and versatility make Japanese forest grass a must-have species in any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "5-7" days.
Light
Part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, August, March, April, May, August.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
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