Overview
Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v) is a clump forming grass like in the genus Hakonechloa, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden.
About
Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial grass from the Poaceae family. Like other Hakonechloa, it develops a dense clump of gracefully bending stems with narrow leaves, and produces arching flower panicles in late summer and autumn. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H7. Suitable for city, courtyard, cottage, and informal gardens, it can be propagated by division in spring once established.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hakonechloa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v)
- Propagation
- Divide in spring, when large enough.
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v)?
Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v) need?
Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v) hardy in the UK?
Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v)?
Divide in spring, when large enough.
More in the Hakonechloa genus
- Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills'
- Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata' (v)Japanese forest grass 'Mediovariegata'
- Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine'