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Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' PP19259
Hakone Grass
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Elegant arching blades, a tame and tidy habit and tolerance to shade make this lovely Japanese native an exceptional ornamental grass for the garden. Hakone grass is a slow-growing, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial that naturally resides in the forests of Japan. There are several variegated forms, which tend to be the most coveted by gardeners.
The broad, bright green blades of hakone grass arch gracefully and form spreading clumps over time. The blades can turn yellow, orange or pinkish red tones in fall before they die back in winter. In late summer to fall, loose panicles of grassy flowers are produced. These offer little in the way of visual interest and the seeds they produce rarely germinate in garden situations. Many of the finest hakone grass cultivars are golden or variegated and have striking fall color.
This attractive grass performs best in partial sun to partial shade and evenly moist soil with good drainage. It is often planted in woodland or lightly shaded rock gardens and best placed along the front of a border or cascading beside the edge of a path. This grass especially is striking when planted in masses.
9 - 5
5 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Grass
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm
24"-36" / 61.0cm - 91.4cm
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Japan
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Slow
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Insignificant
Yellow Green
Green, Lime Green
Variegated, Striped/Striated
Orange, Yellow Green, Orange Red
No
Yes
Medium
Matte
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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