About
A semi-evergreen, clump-forming, bright yellow variegated grass. Planting in sunnier spots will result in a brighter yellow colour and in the shade, a more pale lime colour will be produced. Pale green flowers appear in the summer.
About the genus
Hakonechloa is a deciduous perennial grass forming a compact tuft of arching stems bearing linear leaves, with arching flower panicles in late summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeGrass Like
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in moist well drained soil. In sun or partial shade
PruningCut back to the base in late winter or early spring
PropagationDivide in spring, when large enough.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free