Hakone grass

The elegant, sweeping likes of this grass are so lovely that gardeners sometimes cite it as their favorite grass. And Hakone grass is one of only a few ornamental grasses that thrive in shade. Its mounding clumps of arching grassy leaves gradually increase in size, never becoming invasive. Variegated cultivars are particularly attractive. All thrive in moisture-retaining humus-rich soil, and even tolerate dry conditions.

Light:

Part Sun, Shade

Zones:

5-9

Plant Type:

Perennial

Plant Height:

12-14 inches tall

Plant Width:

12-16 inches wide

Landscape Uses:

Containers, Beds & Borders, Slopes, Groundcover

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage, Fall Color, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Wet Soil, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Golden Hakone grass

(Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola') is the best cultivar to lighten up gently shaded places in the garden. Its lovely golden yellow leaves are striped with green and arch gracefully towards the light. Zones 5-9
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