Hakonechloa macra, commonly known as Japanese forest grass, is a tufted, deciduous grass-like plant from the genus Hakonechloa, native to eastern Asia. It typically grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This versatile grass thrives in a range of light conditions from full shade to full sun and adapts well to various soil types and pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is low maintenance and offers seasonal interest throughout summer, autumn, and winter.

Hakonechloa macra, or Japanese forest grass, is a deciduous grass-like plant ideal for full shade to sun, adding interest from summer to winter.

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Hakonechloa is a genus of bunchgrass in the tribe Molinieae of the grass family, Poaceae, native to eastern Asia.

Hakonechloa macra

Japanese forest grass | Hakonechloa macra

Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-aurea' is a shade-loving ornamental grass from Japan, valued for ground cover, borders and containers. It performs best in partial shade or full shade on fertile, well-drained soil kept moist and in a sheltered position. The cultivar suits acidic to alkaline soils and is rated H5 (hardy) for UK gardens. Place where shelter and consistent moisture are available.

Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-aurea') is a shade-loving grass for ground cover, borders or containers in sheltered, moist sites.

Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-aurea'

Japanese forest grass | Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-aurea'

Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-variegata' is a grass cultivar noted for its variegated foliage. It prefers partial shade to full shade and performs best in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. The cultivar is classed H5 for UK hardiness, so it is hardy in typical British gardens. Use it where patterned leaves can brighten darker parts of the border.

Variegated Hakone Grass (Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-variegata') suits shady borders and ground cover in moist, well-drained, fertile soil and is hardy in the.

Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-variegata'

Variegated Hakone Grass | Hakonechloa macra 'Albo-variegata'

Hakonechloa macra 'Allgold' (Japanese Forest Grass 'Allgold') is a cultivar of Hakonechloa, a genus of bunchgrass native to eastern Asia. This grass thrives in partial shade to full shade, favouring sheltered sites with moist, well-drained, fertile soil that is acidic to neutral. It is hardy in the UK (H5) and is suitable for use as ground cover, in borders, containers, or shade gardens. To maintain its appearance, cut back old foliage in early spring before new growth begins, and propagate by division in spring or autumn.

Japanese Forest Grass 'Allgold' is a shade-loving, hardy H5 grass ideal for ground cover, borders, containers, and shade gardens in the UK.

Hakonechloa macra 'Allgold'

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', commonly known as golden hakonechloa, is a deciduous, tufted grass-like plant belonging to the genus Hakonechloa, native to eastern Asia. It grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres and takes 5 to 10 years to reach full size. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types and pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is low maintenance and offers seasonal interest throughout summer, autumn, and winter.

Golden hakonechloa is a deciduous, tufted grass thriving in full sun or partial shade, adding interest from summer to winter with its compact growth.

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Golden hakonechloa | Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'

Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial grass belonging to the genus Hakonechloa. It develops a dense clump of gracefully bending stems with narrow leaves, showing interest from spring through to autumn. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soil and can grow in full sun or partial shade, adapting to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by division in spring.

Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' is a hardy, deciduous grass with graceful stems and narrow leaves, providing year-round interest in sun or partial shade.

Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills'

Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata' (Japanese forest grass 'Mediovariegata') is a clump-forming, deciduous grass-like plant from the Poaceae family. It grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres over 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. Preferring moist but well-drained soil, it is suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations. It is a low-maintenance plant with interest in summer and autumn.

Japanese forest grass 'Mediovariegata' is a hardy deciduous perennial with striped mid-green and creamy yellow leaves, ideal for patios and coastal gardens.

Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata' (v)

Japanese forest grass 'Mediovariegata' | Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata'

Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' is a deciduous, tufted perennial grass belonging to the genus Hakonechloa, known for its gracefully bending stems and narrow leaves. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, ideally in sheltered positions. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for various garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and city courtyards. 'Mulled Wine' offers seasonal interest from spring through autumn, complementing flower borders, beds, and underplanting schemes with roses and shrubs.

Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' is a hardy, deciduous grass with graceful stems, ideal for shaded borders, containers, and low-maintenance gardens.

Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine'

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.

Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' is a hardy deciduous grass with graceful arching stems and narrow leaves, ideal for city and cottage gardens from spring to