About
A deciduous perennial ornamental grass to 30cm high, which spreads to form a rounded clump up to 40cm across. Leaves are mid green with pale creamy yellow stripes, and tinged with red in autumn. Small pale green flower spikes are produced in late 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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing, North-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, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in most moist, humus-rich, well-drained fertile soils. Will tolerate full sun but variegated colours will be more marked if grown in partial shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation for more detailed advice
PruningCut back old, flowered stems and dead foliage at the base in late winter
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free